Synonyms for

Inserts

Verb / ˌɪˈnsɜ:ts / / ˈɪˌnsɜ:ts / Another word for inserts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Inserts are things that you put inside something else, like a piece of paper inside an envelope or a key in a lock.

Synonyms & similar words

insert slipin inclose infix cutin enclose inset tuck sneakin stickin introduce enter putin additions installations embeds implants injections infusions introductions placements set-ins stuffings thrusts transplants add-ins fit-ins infills inputs instals intersperses interjects interposes

Synonyms by register

Formal

incorporates includes adds intercalates

Informal

puts in adds in slips in tucks in

Literary

interweaves implants infuses

Antonyms

removes extracts deletes omits withdraws takes out

Common collocations

  • insert tab
  • insert page
  • insert text
  • insert image
  • insert clause
  • insert a comment
  • insert a note

Word family

noun insertion
verb insert
adjective insertable

Usage note

As a verb, 'insert' means to place something inside something else. As a noun, it refers to something that is inserted, often a piece of paper or an additional component.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher inserts a new page into the notebook.
  2. I need to insert a new battery into my toy.
  3. The dentist inserts a filling into the cavity.
  4. I insert my key into the lock to open the door.
  5. She inserts a straw into the juice box to drink it.

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