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in·sert (in sʉrt′; for n. in′sʉrt′)

transitive verb

to put or fit (something) into something else; put in; introduce

Etymology: < L insertus, pp. of inserere < in-, in + serere, to join

noun

anything inserted or for insertion; esp., an extra leaf or section inserted, as in a publication

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

insert Synonyms

insert

n.

enclosure, supplement, new material; see addition 2, advertisement 2, insertion.


insert

v.

  1. To put in

    implant, stick in, slip in, place in; see embed 1.

  2. To introduce

    enter, interpolate, inject; see include 2.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

insert Usage Examples

Object

  • needle: Insert the needle into the right hand side of the graft from outside in, 5mm from the graft edge.

Preposition: through

  • incision: The lens loop, mounted on a 5 ml syringe, is now inserted through the incision into the eye.

Adjective modifier

  • A4: Only 1 per mailing An A4 insert consists of 1 single sheet of A4 paper.

Preposition: into

  • vagina: Thrush is easily treated with tablets ( pessaries ) inserted into the vagina and cream for the surrounding skin.

Noun used with modifier

  • foam: The boxes are fitted with replaceable polyester foam inserts.

Preposition: for

  • convenience: Numbered paragraphs have been inserted for convenience and clarity.
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