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enclose vs inset

inset vs enclose

enclose is not a noun while inset is a noun.

enclose and inset both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
enclose No No Yes No
inset Yes No Yes No
As verbs, inset is a hyponym of enclose; that is, inset is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than enclose:
  • enclose: place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
  • inset: set or place in
enclose (noun) inset (noun)
a piece of material used to strengthen or enlarge a garment
an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted
a small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one
enclose (verb) inset (verb)
place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing set or place in
surround completely
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
close in
Difference between enclose and inset

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