Insert vs. Insect

Insert vs. Insect — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Insert and Insect

Insertverb

(transitive) To put in between or into.

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.

Insectnoun

An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps.

Insertnoun

An image inserted into text.

Insectnoun

(colloquial) Any small arthropod similar to an insect including spiders, centipedes, millipedes, etc

The swamp is swarming with every sort of insect.

Insertnoun

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.

Insectnoun

(derogatory) A contemptible or powerless person.

The manager’s assistant was the worst sort of insect.
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Insertnoun

A mechanical component inserted into another.

a threaded insert

Insectnoun

small air-breathing arthropod

Insertnoun

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

Insectnoun

a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

Insertnoun

(genetics) A sequence of DNA inserted into another DNA molecule.

Insertnoun

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

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Insertnoun

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

Insertnoun

a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication

Insertnoun

an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted

Insertnoun

(broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network program

Insertnoun

(film) a still picture that is inserted and that interrupts the action of a film

Insertverb

put or introduce into something;

insert a picture into the text

Insertverb

introduce;

Insert your ticket here

Insertverb

fit snugly into;

insert your ticket into the slottuck your shirtail in

Insertverb

insert casually;

She slipped in a reference to her own work