include

The word “include” means to have something as part of a whole; to contain. In plain terms, to have as a part, or to add something to a set.

“Include” is pronounced ihn-KLOOD (/ɪnˈkluːd/ in IPA).

Here is “include” used in a sentence: “The price includes breakfast and taxes.”

Words with a similar meaning to “include” include add, admit, allow, bear, circumscribe and come with.

The opposite of “include” — its antonyms — are exclude, drop, lack, omit and refrain.

“Include” is a verb.

The word “include” comes from Latin. From Latin includere, "to shut in, enclose," from in- + claudere, "to shut" — the same root as "close" and "enclose.".

“Include” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

"Include" introduces some parts of a whole, often not all of them; "the team includes two doctors" suggests there are more members. "Comprise" lists all the parts; "the team comprises two doctors and a nurse" means those are everyone. Use "include" for a partial list and "comprise" for the complete makeup.

The main opposite is "exclude," meaning to leave something out or keep it from being part of the whole. Related opposites include "omit" and "leave out." Where "include" brings something in as part of a group or total, "exclude" deliberately keeps it outside.

Not usually. "Include" often signals that you are naming some, but not necessarily all, of the parts. "The price includes breakfast" does not imply breakfast is the only thing covered. To show a full, complete list, "comprise" or "consist of" is clearer than "include."

"The tour includes a visit to the castle" shows the verb: the castle visit is one part of the larger tour. Similarly, "your rights include free returns" names one item among others. In each case, "include" points to something contained within a bigger whole.