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Meaning of the word insert in English

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insert

US /ɪnˈsɝːt/
UK /ɪnˈsɝːt/
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Verb

1.

place, fit, or push (something) into something else

Example:
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He carefully inserted the key into the lock.
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Please insert your card into the machine.
Synonym:
put inplace inpush inslide inslip in
2.

add (a passage or page) to a text or document

Example:
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She decided to insert a new paragraph into her essay.
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The editor asked me to insert a few more details.
Synonym:
addincludeincorporateintroduceinterpose

Noun

1.

an advertisement or other item inserted in a newspaper, magazine, or book

Example:
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The newspaper included a special insert with coupons.
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The magazine had a glossy insert featuring new fashion trends.
Synonym:
leafletflyersupplementadvertisement
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Related Word:
insertion