Insert vs. Inset

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

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.

Insetverb

(transitive) To set in; infix or implant.

Insertnoun

An image inserted into text.

Insetverb

(transitive) To insert something.

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.

Insetverb

(transitive) To add an inset to something.

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Insertnoun

A mechanical component inserted into another.

a threaded insert

Insetnoun

A smaller thing set into a larger thing, such as a small picture inside a larger one.

Insertnoun

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

Insetnoun

Anything inserted.

Insertnoun

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

Insetnoun

A small piece of material used to strengthen a garment.

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Insertnoun

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

Insetnoun

a small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one

Insertnoun

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

Insetnoun

an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted

Insertnoun

a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication

Insetnoun

a piece of material inset to strengthen or enlarge a garment

Insertnoun

an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted

Insetverb

set or place in

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