Insert

Definition

To place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing; especially to put in between or among others.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation (Noun): /ˈɪnsɜrt/
• Respelling (Noun): IN-surt (with "IN" as in "tin" and "surt" as in "hurt")
• IPA Pronunciation (Verb): /ɪnˈsɜrt/
• Respelling (Verb): in-SURT (with "in" as in "tin" and "SURT" as in "hurt")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation (Noun): /ˈɪnsɜːt/
• Respelling (Noun): IN-surt (with "IN" as in "tin" and "surt" as in "hurt")
• IPA Pronunciation (Verb): /ɪnˈsɜːt/
• Respelling (Verb): in-SURT (with "in" as in "tin" and "SURT" as in "hurt")

In both dialects, "insert" as a noun places the primary stress on the first syllable, "IN," and as a verb places the primary stress on the second syllable, "SURT." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "IN-surt" (noun) and "in-SURT" (verb).

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word "insertus", the past participle of "inserere", meaning 'to graft' or 'to introduce into'. In English, "insert" has been used since the 16th century, initially referring to the act of setting plants in the ground, but its meaning expanded over time.

Derivatives

• Insertion (noun)
• Inserter (noun)
• Inserting (verb, present participle)
• Insertable (adjective)
• Reinsert (verb)

Synonyms

• Embed
• Introduce
• Slip

Antonyms

• Extract
• Remove
• Eject

Usage

"Insert" is used in various contexts to describe the action of placing something within another object or space, or to refer to the item that has been placed.

Related Terms

• Embed
• Implant
• Infuse
• Interpose
• Introduce

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Insert (Noun, General): An object placed inside something else, often to fill a space or serve a particular function.
  • Example: "The magazine came with a special insert featuring additional articles."

• Insert (Noun, Technology): A piece added to a device or machine, often to improve function or performance.
  • Example: "The printer requires a new ink insert."

Verb

• Insert (Verb, General): To put or place something into something else.
  • Example: "Please insert the key into the lock to open the door."

• Insert (Verb, Text/Document): To add something, such as text or an image, into a document or file.
  • Example: "She inserted a picture into the presentation."

• Insert (Verb, Medical): To place an object, such as a tube or needle, into the body.
  • Example: "The nurse inserted the IV needle into the patient's arm."

Note: "Insert" is commonly used in contexts like publishing, computing, and everyday scenarios. It suggests the action of adding or introducing something into another entity.