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inserted
ihn-SUR-tihd
Inserted (adj) means Placed or fitted into something else. Example: “The inserted clause changed the meaning of the whole contract.”
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Placed or fitted into something else.
"The inserted clause changed the meaning of the whole contract."
"The inserted page was a different colour from the rest of the book."
"Check that the inserted plug is firmly seated in the socket."
How to use inserted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that has been put into something else, usually the past tense of insert.
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Rhymes for inserted
averted
alerted
deserted
asserted
diverted
inverted
reverted
perverted
converted
concerted
introverted
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Frequently asked questions
What does “inserted” mean?
The word “inserted” means placed or fitted into something else. In plain terms, describes something that has been put into something else, usually the past tense of insert.
How do you pronounce “inserted”?
“Inserted” is pronounced ihn-SUR-tihd (/ɪnˈsɝtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “inserted” in a sentence?
Here is “inserted” used in a sentence: “The inserted clause changed the meaning of the whole contract.”
What part of speech is “inserted”?
“Inserted” is an adjective.
Is “inserted” a common word?
“Inserted” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between inserted and added?
Inserted specifically implies placing or fitting something into an existing space or structure, such as text inserted into a document, while added is broader and can mean simply including something without the sense of fitting it into a specific gap or slot.
What is a common context for using inserted?
Inserted is commonly used in writing and editing ("a paragraph was inserted"), technology ("a chip is inserted into the device"), and medicine ("a catheter was inserted"), always implying something placed or fitted into something else.
Is inserted used as a verb or an adjective?
Inserted functions primarily as the past tense and past participle of the verb insert, but it also works as an adjective describing something already placed or fitted into something else, as in "the inserted clause."
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