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Meaning of Insert
The primary meaning of the word "insert" is to put or place something into something else.
Definitions
- To put or place something into something else, typically in a specific position or location.
- To introduce or add something, such as a word, phrase, or idea, into a text, conversation, or situation.
- To install or fix something, such as a device or a component, into a larger system or structure.
- To enter or input data or information into a computer or other device.
Etymology of Insert
The word "insert" comes from the Latin "inserere", which means "to put or place into", and is a combination of "in" (meaning "into" or "within") and "serere" (meaning "to put" or "to place").
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in the context of inserting or putting something into a text or a document, and later expanding to include a wider range of meanings.
Example Uses
- She inserted the key into the lock and turned it to open the door.
- The editor inserted a new paragraph into the article to clarify the author's argument.
- The doctor inserted a tube into the patient's arm to administer the medication.
- The programmer inserted a line of code into the program to fix the bug.