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Inset
01
a small area of a page or image that is set off from the main body of the page or image
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
insets
What is an "inset"?
An inset is a smaller section or part placed within a larger area or design. It is often used to emphasize or add detail to a specific part of a document, map, or artwork. For example, in a map, an inset might show a detailed view of a particular area within the larger map. In artwork or illustrations, an inset might be a smaller image included within the main picture to provide additional information or context.
02
a piece of material used to strengthen or enlarge a garment
03
an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted
to inset
01
set or place in
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
action verb
regular
present tense
inset
3rd person singular
insets
present participle
insetting
past simple
inset
past participle
inset
Lexical Tree
inset
set
