inserted
- 01 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.
Simple“She inserted the key into the lock and turned it slowly.”
In context“Once the technician had inserted the new memory module into the slot, the system performance improved significantly.”
- 02 C2 Proficiency
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.
Simple“The scientist noted where the leaves were inserted on the stem.”
In context“The stamens are inserted upon the corolla, a characteristic that helps distinguish this species from its close relatives in the same genus.”
UsageUsually follows the noun it describes or appears after a linking verb.
“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.”