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insert

Pronunciation: [/ɪnˈsɝt/]

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Learn how to use insert in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “putting something into something else”

(verb) to put something inside of something else, like sliding a piece of paper into an envelope or adding a paragraph to a document.

Example

She asked me to insert my signature at the bottom of the form.

Example

He forgot to insert the key into the lock, so the door remained closed.

Example

Can you insert the batteries into the remote?

Context: “computing”

(noun) a special command that allows you to add new information or data into a document, file, or program.

Example

The program crashed while trying to process the insert command.

Example

I couldn't find the insert button on the toolbar to add a new record to the database.

Example

Do you know how to use the insert feature in this software?

How to pronounce insert

Pronunciation: [/ɪnˈsɝt/]

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