Words / B2

INS-yt/ˈɪnsaɪt/

Insight is a clear, useful understanding of something complicated: insight into her method. Understanding is everyday and broader; insight suggests a penetrating view, not just facts. Collocations: gain insight, a valuable insight, insight into. An idea can be shallow; an insight is meant to go deeper. Insightful is the adjective. In speech, it helped me see is plainer.

Meaning

A clear understanding of a complicated situation or idea.

Examples

• “The interview gave us insight into her method.”
• “The diary offers insight into daily life in 1910.”
• “She has a rare insight into how children misread instructions.”

Good to know

insight into + noun. gain/offer insight. Deeper than a simple idea. Adjective: insightful.

Near in meaning

understanding

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