inset Synonyms

inset Meaning

Wordnet

inset (n)

a small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one

an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted

a piece of material used to strengthen or enlarge a garment

Wordnet

inset (v)

set or place in

Webster

inset (v. t.)

To infix.

Webster

inset (n.)

That which is inserted or set in; an insertion.

One or more separate leaves inserted in a volume before binding; as: (a) A portion of the printed sheet in certain sizes of books which is cut off before folding, and set into the middle of the folded sheet to complete the succession of paging; -- also called offcut. (b) A page or pages of advertisements inserted.

inset Sentence Examples

  1. The delicate floral pattern was intricately inset with shimmering beads.
  2. The inset sofa cushion provided extra comfort and support.
  3. The intricate tilework featured colorful insets, creating a vibrant mosaic.
  4. The architect designed a house with large windows inset into the walls.
  5. The display case had a glass inset, allowing visitors to admire the precious artifacts.
  6. The antique clock boasted a decorative inset of inlaid wood.
  7. The kitchen island featured an inset cutting board for convenience.
  8. The jewelry box had a hidden inset compartment for storing valuable items.
  9. The museum showcased ancient fossils, some of which were inset in glass cases.
  10. The artist created a stunning collage by insetting fragments of photographs into a larger canvas.

FAQs About the word inset

a small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one, an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted, a piece of material used to strengthen or enlarge

diagram, illustration, visual, illumination, representation, plate, picture, image, graphic, figure

extract, eliminate,eliminate, extract, exclude, withdraw, withdraw, exclude, eject,subtract

The delicate floral pattern was intricately inset with shimmering beads.

The inset sofa cushion provided extra comfort and support.

The intricate tilework featured colorful insets, creating a vibrant mosaic.

The architect designed a house with large windows inset into the walls.