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Inset vs Alcove - What's the difference?

inset | alcove |

As nouns the difference between inset and alcove

is that inset is a smaller thing set into a larger thing; such as a small picture inside a larger one while alcove is a small recessed area set off from a larger room.

As a verb inset

is to set in; infix or implant.

inset

English

Verb

  • to set in; infix or implant
  • to insert something
  • to add an inset to something

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • a smaller thing set into a larger thing; such as a small picture inside a larger one
  • anything inserted
  • a small piece of material used to strengthen a garment

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    alcove

    English

    (wikipedia alcove)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A small recessed area set off from a larger room.

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