insert — to put something inside or into something else
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to put something inside or into something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnsɜːrt/
Example Sentences
- He tried to insert his USB drive upside down three times before realizing his mistake.
- The surgeon will insert a tiny camera to examine the patient's condition.
- She decided to insert a joke into her serious presentation to lighten the mood.
insert
VERB[/ˈɪnsɜːrt/]
to put something inside or into something else
He inserts the key into the lock and turns it.
Insert the coin to get the sweet dessert.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin insertus, the past participle of inserere, meaning 'to put in' or 'to plant within'. The word originally conveyed the concept of placing or embedding something into another object, much like planting a seed into soil.
Breakdown
in- (in, into) + serere (to sow, to plant, to join together). The prefix in- indicates movement into or within, while serere means to sow or connect.
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📝Examples
“He tried to insert his USB drive upside down three times before realizing his mistake.”
“The surgeon will insert a tiny camera to examine the patient's condition.”
“She decided to insert a joke into her serious presentation to lighten the mood.”
“The pizza delivery flyer was inserted between every page of the phone book.”
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