First Known Use: 1529
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1insert
verb in·sert \in-ˈsərt\
: to put (something) in something
: to cause (someone) to be involved in an activity
Full Definition of INSERT
transitive verb
1
: to put or thrust in <insert the key in the lock>
2
: to put or introduce into the body of something : interpolate <insert a change in a manuscript>
3
: to set in and make fast; especially : to insert by sewing between two cut edges
4
: to place into action (as in a game) <insert a new pitcher>
intransitive verb
of a muscle : to be in attachment to the part to be moved
— in·sert·er noun
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Origin of INSERT
Latin insertus, past participle of inserere, from in- + serere to join — more at series
Related to INSERT
- Synonyms
- edge in, fit (in or into), inject, insinuate, intercalate, interject, interpolate, interpose, intersperse, introduce, sandwich (in or between), work in
Synonym Discussion of INSERT
introduce, insert, insinuate, interpolate, intercalate, interpose, interject mean to put between or among others. introduce is a general term for bringing or placing a thing or person into a group or body already in existence <introduced a new topic into the conversation>. insert implies putting into a fixed or open space between or among <inserted a clause in the contract>. insinuate implies introducing gradually or by gentle pressure <insinuated himself into the group>. interpolate applies to the inserting of something extraneous or spurious <interpolated her own comments into the report>. intercalate suggests an intrusive inserting of something in an existing series or sequence <new chapters intercalated with the old>. interpose suggests inserting an obstruction or cause of delay <interpose barriers to communication>. interject implies an abrupt or forced introduction <interjected a question>.
Rhymes with INSERT
advert, alert, assert, avert, bellwort, birthwort, Blackshirt, brownshirt, bush shirt, camp shirt, colewort, concert, convert, covert, desert, dessert, dissert, divert, dress shirt, evert, exert, expert, exsert, figwort, fleawort, glasswort, hair shirt, Hastert, hornwort, inert, invert, lousewort, lungwort, madwort, milkwort, mugwort, nightshirt, outskirt, overt, pay dirt, pervert, pilewort, ragwort, redshirt, revert, ribwort, saltwort, sandwort, Schubert, seagirt, sea squirt, soapwort, spearwort, spleenwort, stitchwort, stonewort, stuffed shirt, subvert, sweatshirt, toothwort, T-shirt, ungirt
2insert
noun in·sert \ˈin-ˌsərt\
: something that is put into something else; especially : a small section or piece of paper with information that is placed inside something
Full Definition of INSERT
: something that is inserted; especially : written or printed material inserted (as between the leaves of a book)
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First Known Use of INSERT
circa 1889
INSERTS Defined for Kids
1insert
verb in·sert \in-ˈsərt\
in·sert·edin·sert·ing
Definition of INSERT for Kids
: to put in or into <Insert a coin in the slot.>
2insert
noun in·sert \ˈin-ˌsərt\
Definition of INSERT for Kids
: something that is or is meant to be inserted <an advertising insert>
Medical Dictionary
insert
intransitive verb in·sert \in-ˈsərt\
Medical Definition of INSERT
of a muscle : to be in attachment to the part to be moved
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