inserted

word · lemma: insert

Definition

Placed, put, or fitted into something else, usually by force, precision, or to add something new.

Usage & Nuances

Common in formal and technical writing. Used for objects (paper, parts, devices) and abstract things (a comment, a sentence). Past participle in passive voice: 'was inserted'. Often confused with 'put', but 'inserted' suggests precision or being fitted inside something.

Example Sentences

That word was inserted by mistake and should be removed.

natural

She realized she had inserted the USB drive the wrong way.

natural

Several extra lines were inserted during editing, making the text confusing.

natural

A picture was inserted into the document.

basic

The doctor inserted the needle carefully.

basic

He inserted the key into the lock.

basic