inset Synonyms
Another word for inset
• noun (Context 1)
A small picture, map, or diagram printed within the borders of a larger one to show greater detail or an outlying area.
"The road atlas includes an insert of the downtown metropolitan area in the upper corner."
• verb (Context 2)
To put, fix, or set something into a surface or within the border of a larger object.
"The jeweler carefully embed three small sapphires into the platinum band."
• adjective (Context 3)
Set in from the outer edge or surface, or fitted within a larger surrounding frame or space.
"The kitchen features sleek cabinetry with recessed lighting underneath the shelves."
• noun (Context 4)
A piece of material, such as fabric, wood, or metal, set or sewn into a larger surface or garment for decoration or reinforcement.
"The vintage silk dress was designed with a delicate lace inlay along the neckline."
Opposites of inset
The opposite of inset shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: