verb
Uncommon
inserting
ihn-STIHNG
Inserting (verb) means putting or fitting something into something else (present participle of insert). Example: “She spent the afternoon inserting footnotes throughout the manuscript.”
verb
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Putting or fitting something into something else (present participle of insert).
"She spent the afternoon inserting footnotes throughout the manuscript."
How to use inserting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of putting something into something else, happening right now or ongoing.
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What does “inserting” mean?
The word “inserting” means putting or fitting something into something else (present participle of insert). In plain terms, the act of putting something into something else, happening right now or ongoing.
How do you pronounce “inserting”?
“Inserting” is pronounced ihn-STIHNG (/ɪnˈsɝtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “inserting” in a sentence?
Here is “inserting” used in a sentence: “She spent the afternoon inserting footnotes throughout the manuscript.”
What part of speech is “inserting”?
“Inserting” is a verb.
Is “inserting” a common word?
“Inserting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
