Word
inserted
Phoneticsin·sert·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈsɝtəd/
UK/ɪnsˈɜːtɪd/
Definitions
01put inside
B1 · Intermediate
v. put something into a hole, a space, or another object.
v. placed or fitted into a specific opening, slot, or cavity. This is the past participle form of the transitive verb.
“She inserted the key into the lock and turned it slowly.”
“Once the technician had inserted the new memory module into the slot, the system performance improved significantly.”
02attached to a plant
C2 · Proficiency Botany Technical
adj. describes a part of a plant that grows out of or is attached to another part.
adj. attached to or growing out of a specific part of a plant or organism. Often used to describe the position of stamens or leaves relative to the stem.
“The scientist noted where the leaves were inserted on the stem.”
“The stamens are inserted upon the corolla, a characteristic that helps distinguish this species from its close relatives in the same genus.”
Usage
Usually follows the noun it describes or appears after a linking verb.
Real-World Examples
“They used CRISPR-Cas9 to make a tiny, highly precise cut in the Can f 1 gene in dog skin cells and inserted a single extra DNA building block at the site.” “Bayern inserted a buy-back clause for a player they picked up from AIK.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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