Inset

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˌsɛt/

Inset (noun)

  1. A small picture or map placed inside a larger one.
  2. A piece of material added into something else for decoration or strength.

Examples

  • The map includes an inset showing the city center.
  • An inset of the diagram highlights the key features.

Common collocations: map inset, diagram inset, inset page, inset section, inset a gem

Inset (verb)

  1. To place something inside or into another thing.

Examples

  • They inset the jewels into the crown.
  • The craftsman inset the stones into the bracelet.

Synonyms of Inset

Neutral

Antonyms of Inset

  • removing something from within