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insert Synonyms & Antonyms

/ɪnˈsɜːt/

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Insert as a Verb

1

To put in between or into.

In order to withdraw money from a cash machine, you have to insert your debit card.

Insert as a Noun

1

An image inserted into text.

2

A promotional or instructive leaflet inserted into a magazine, newspaper, tape or disk package, etc.

This software can print compact disc inserts if you have the right size of paper.

3

A mechanical component inserted into another.

a threaded insert

4

An expression, such as "please" or an interjection, that may occur at various points in an utterance.

5

A sequence of DNA inserted into another DNA molecule.

6

A pre-recorded segment included as part of a live broadcast.

7

A close-up shot used to draw attention to a particular element of a larger scene.

8

A diaper insert.

9

A plug-in that adds an effect to an audio track.

10

A key to toggle between text insert mode and overwrite mode.

Insert in a Sentence

In order to withdraw money from a cash machine, you have to insert your debit card.

To make your proof easier to understand, I recommend you insert a few more steps.

This software can print compact disc inserts if you have the right size of paper.

a threaded insert

Word Forms & Grammar

insert (third-person singular simple present inserts, present participle inserting, simple past and past participle inserted)

insert (plural inserts)

Words That Rhyme With Insert

Origin of Insert

From Latin insertus, past participle of inserō, from in- +‎ serō (“join, bind together, connect, entwine, interweave”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ser- (“to bind, put together, to line up”). Compare exsert.

Insert in Brief

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation//ɪnˈsɜːt//
Syllables1
MeaningTo put in between or into
Pluralinserts
Verb formsinserts, inserting, inserted

Insert Pronunciation

The standard pronunciation of insert is //ɪnˈsɜːt//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Insert

Is insert a verb or a noun?

Insert is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is the plural of insert?

The plural of insert is inserts.

What is the past tense of insert?

The past tense of insert is inserted. The present participle is inserting.