include
include
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling: /ɪnˈkluːd/
Syllable Breakdown:
in: /ɪn/
/ɪ/ - short "i" sound (as in "sit")
/n/ - nasal "n" sound
clude: /ˈkluːd/
/k/ - voiceless velar stop (as in "cat")
/l/ - lateral liquid (as in "lip")
/uː/ - long "oo" sound (as in "moon")
/d/ - voiced alveolar stop (as in "dog")
Word Form Variations
Singular: include
Plural: includes (verb), inclusion (noun)
Other Forms:
Past Tense: included
Past Participle: included
Present Participle: including
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
(verb)
Definition: To make someone or something part of a group or set; to contain or comprise as a part; to enclose within or as if within something.
Synonyms: Contain, comprise, embrace, incorporate, involve, subsume
Antonyms: Exclude, omit, leave out, reject
Include (adjective)
Definition: Included or comprised as a part; forming or being an integral part of something else.
Synonyms: Comprehensive, inclusive, total, whole
Antonyms: Exclusive, limited, partial, selective
Inclusion (noun)
Definition: The act of including someone or something; the state of being included; something that is included.
Synonyms: Addition, incorporation, insertion, containment
Antonyms: Exclusion, omission, rejection
Examples of Use
Books
"The book includes a detailed glossary of terms." (The Oxford English Dictionary)
"The study included participants from various age groups." (A scientific journal article)
Newspapers
"The new policy includes stricter regulations for emissions." (The New York Times)
"The package includes a free trial of the streaming service." (The Washington Post)
Online Publications
"The website includes reviews of the latest movies and TV shows." (Rotten Tomatoes)
"The article includes an interview with the author." (The Atlantic)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
"The movie includes a surprise twist at the end." (IMDb)
"The video game includes multiplayer features." (IGN)
General Public Discourse
"The bill includes provisions for increased funding for education." (A political speech)
"The menu includes vegetarian and vegan options." (A restaurant advertisement)
"The meeting includes a presentation and a Q&A session." (A company announcement)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Include
"The more you include, the more you exclude." (Unknown)
"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years." (Abraham Lincoln)
"Don't judge a book by its cover." (Proverb)
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do." (Steve Jobs)
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." (Nelson Mandela)
"I'm not afraid of death; I'm afraid of not living." (Joan Baez)
"Happiness is not a destination, it's a journey." (Unknown)
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." (Gandhi)
"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." (John Lennon)
"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Etymology
"Include" comes from the Latin word "includere," which means "to shut in" or "to enclose." The Latin word is made up of two parts:
"in-" meaning "in" or "into"
"cludere" meaning "to close" or "to shut"
Over time, the meaning of "include" has evolved to mean "to make someone or something part of a group or set," or "to contain or comprise as a part." The first known use of "include" in English dates back to the late 14th century.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Include
Common Phrases:
To include someone in a conversation: To involve someone in a discussion.
To include someone in a plan: To involve someone in a scheme or strategy.
To include someone in a group: To make someone a member of a social or professional group.
To include something in a budget: To allocate funds for something in a financial plan.
To include something in a package: To combine something with other items for sale or delivery.
Less Common Phrases:
To include oneself in a situation: To involve oneself in a predicament or difficulty.
To include a caveat: To add a warning or condition.
To include a disclaimer: To add a statement disclaiming responsibility.
Idiomatic Expressions with Synonyms:
To throw in the towel: To give up, quit, or abandon something (similar to "to include the towel in the game").
To add insult to injury: To make a bad situation worse (similar to "to include insult in the injury").
To throw in the mix: To add something to a situation or activity (similar to "to include something in the mix").
To throw in for good measure: To add something extra, often unnecessarily (similar to "to include something for good measure").
Note: While "include" is a common word, it's not as frequently used in idiomatic expressions as some other words. The phrases and idioms listed above are primarily based on the word's literal meaning of "to make something part of something else."
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Source Information
Definition of include from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
