inset
noun · verb · adjective
Simple meaning
A small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
insetSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɪnsɛt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one
A smaller thing set into a larger thing, such as a small picture inside a larger one.
An artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted
Anything inserted.
A piece of material used to strengthen or enlarge a garment
verb
transitive
To insert something.
Set or place in
transitive
To set in; infix or implant.
transitive
To add an inset to something.
adjective
Having been inset.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
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This meaning: A small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one
Used this way, inset is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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