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inset

/ˈɪnset/noun

उच्चारण इन्सेट

(बड़े चित्र या नक्शे के अंदर) छोटा चित्र, इनसेट

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a small picture, map or photograph inside a larger one

    (बड़े चित्र या नक्शे के अंदर) छोटा चित्र, इनसेट

    • The inset shows the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on a larger scale.
    • the inset map in the corner
    • An inset photograph showed the temple's front gate.
    + 2 more examples
    • The map has an inset of the old city centre.
    • The newspaper page had an inset with the match scores.
  2. 2

    [C]

    a piece of material that is added to something, especially a piece of clothing, for decoration

    (कपड़े आदि में) जड़ा हुआ टुकड़ा

    • a white dress with lace insets
    • The scarf has a lace inset at each end, which makes it look very elegant.
    • The dress has a lace inset at the neckline.
    + 2 more examples
    • The tailor added an inset in the sleeve to make it wider.
    • The cushion cover has a silk inset in the middle.
verb/ˌɪnˈset/inset, insetting
  1. 1

    [T, usually passive] ~ A (with B) | ~ B (into A)

    to fix something into the surface of something else, especially as a decoration

    जड़ना, भीतर लगाना

    • a gold ring inset with diamonds
    • The crown was inset with rubies and emeralds that sparkled under the museum lights.
    • The table was inset with ivory patterns.
    + 2 more examples
    • Tiny mirrors are inset in the traditional embroidery.
    • The floor of the palace is inset with coloured stones.

    Synonyms embed set insert inlay

§Structures (grammar patterns) 4

inset (noun) in + larger picture

An inset is a small picture or map placed inside a larger one.

'Inset' बड़े चित्र या नक्शे के अंदर रखा गया छोटा चित्र या नक्शा है।

  • The map has an inset of Delhi in the corner.
  • An inset photograph shows the old gate.

inset (verb) + noun + into / in

As a verb, inset takes the object and into or in for the surface.

Verb के रूप में 'inset' का object होता है और सतह के लिए into या in आता है।

  • The jeweller inset small rubies into the gold box.
  • Pearls were inset in the silver frame.

inset with + decoration

Use with for the material that decorates the surface.

सतह को सजाने वाली सामग्री के लिए 'with' आता है।

  • The table is inset with ivory.
  • The door was inset with brass patterns.

inset in sewing

In clothing, an inset is a piece of cloth sewn into a garment.

कपड़े में 'inset' वह टुकड़ा है जो वस्त्र में सिला जाता है।

  • The dress has a lace inset at the neck.
+Collocations 5

adjective + inset

smalllacemapcolourglassphoto

  • The magazine cover had a small colour inset.

verb + inset

addshowincludeenlargelabel

  • The atlas shows Mumbai in an inset.

inset + preposition

inset withinset intoinset ininset at

  • The temple door was inset with silver.

inset + material

inset with goldinset with jewelsinset with pearlsinset with mother-of-pearl

  • A box inset with mother-of-pearl was on display.

inset + noun

panelwindowshelfbathlight

  • The room has an inset shelf for books.
“More examples 5
  • The geography textbook shows the Andaman Islands in an inset.

भूगोल की पाठ्यपुस्तक में अंडमान द्वीप समूह को एक छोटे इनसेट में दिखाया गया है।

  • Radhika's blouse had a golden inset at the sleeves.

राधिका के ब्लाउज़ की बाँहों पर सुनहरी जड़ावट थी।

  • The artisan inset small mirrors in the cloth.

कारीगर ने कपड़े में छोटे शीशे जड़े।

  • An inset photograph shows the author as a child.

एक छोटी तस्वीर में लेखक को बचपन में दिखाया गया है।

  • The Mughal tomb has walls inset with precious stones.

मुग़ल मक़बरे की दीवारों में क़ीमती पत्थर जड़े हैं।

!Common mistakes 2

✗ The map has a inset of the city.

✓ The map has an inset of the city.

Use an before a vowel sound.

स्वर ध्वनि से पहले 'an' आता है।

✗ The ring is inset by a ruby.

✓ The ring is inset with a ruby.

The decoration is introduced with with, not by.

सजावट को 'with' से जोड़ा जाता है, 'by' से नहीं।

≠Thesaurus: which synonym when

Inset and insert both mean to put in, but inset fits something into a surface.

Inset और insert दोनों का अर्थ डालना है, पर 'inset' किसी सतह में बिठाने के लिए है।

inset

To fix something into a surface so it sits level or looks decorative.

किसी चीज़ को सतह में इस प्रकार बिठाना कि वह समतल हो या सजावटी लगे।

  • He inset tiles into the floor.

insert

To put something into another thing, in general.

किसी चीज़ को दूसरी चीज़ में सामान्य रूप से डालना।

  • Insert the coin in the slot.

embed

To fix firmly and deeply into a surrounding mass.

आसपास के पदार्थ में मज़बूती और गहराई से जमाना।

  • A stone was embedded in the wall.