Include — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /in-ˈklüd/ in·clude

Meaning & Definition of Include

Include (verb)

  1. to take in or comprise as a part of a whole or group
  2. to contain between or within
  3. to shut up, enclose

Include (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to have as part of a whole

    "the college application included some thought-provoking essay questions"

    similar: carry, comprehend, contain, embrace, encompass, entail, involve, number, subsume, take in
    related: comprise, consist (of), bracket, have, hold, own, possess, admit, receive, compose, constitute, form, make, assimilate, embody, incorporate, integrate
    opposite: exclude, leave (out), miss out (British), omit
    near: ban, bar, debar, preclude, prevent, prohibit, deny, refuse, reject, eliminate, except, rule out, lose, mislay, misplace

  2. to close or shut in by or as if by barriers

    "that inextinguishable spark of liberty that is included within every human being"

    similar: box (in), cage, closet, coop (up), corral, encage, encase, enclose, envelop, fence (in), hedge, hem (in), house, immure, mew (up), pen, wall (in)
    related: bound, circumscribe, confine, contain, limit, restrict, encircle, encompass, enfold, enframe, enlace, frame, ring, surround, armor, cocoon, encapsulate, encapsule, encyst, ensheathe, ensphere, enwomb

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Include

The most common words with a similar meaning to Include:

carry, comprehend, contain, embrace, encompass, entail, involve, number, subsume, take in, box (in), cage, closet, coop (up), corral, encage, encase, enclose, envelop, fence (in), hedge, hem (in), house, immure, mew (up), pen, wall (in)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Include

Words with the opposite meaning of Include:

exclude, leave (out), miss out, omit

Related Words for Include

comprise, consist (of), bracket, have, hold, own, possess, admit, receive, compose, constitute, form, make, assimilate, embody, incorporate, integrate, bound, circumscribe, confine, limit, restrict, encircle, enfold, enframe, enlace, frame, ring, surround, armor

Near Antonyms of Include

ban, bar, debar, preclude, prevent, prohibit, deny, refuse, reject, eliminate, except, rule out, lose, mislay, misplace

Word Forms of Include

Inflections: included, including

Derived words: includable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Include

Middle English, from Latin includere, from in- + claudere to close close:1

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Include

Frequently Asked Questions about Include

What does "Include" mean?

"Include" means to take in or comprise as a part of a whole or group. As a verb, it is defined as: to take in or comprise as a part of a whole or group. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Include"?

Other words for "Include" include carry, comprehend, contain, embrace, encompass, entail, involve and number. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Include" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Include"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Include". Common alternatives include carry, comprehend, contain, embrace, encompass, entail, involve, number, subsume and take in.

What is the opposite of "Include"?

Antonyms of "Include" include exclude, leave (out), miss out and omit. Near antonyms include ban, bar, debar and preclude.

How do you use "Include" in a sentence?

Examples of "Include" in a sentence: "the college application included some thought-provoking essay questions"; "that inextinguishable spark of liberty that is included within every human being".

Is "Include" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Include" is a verb.

Is "Include" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Include" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Include"?

"Include" is pronounced /in-ˈklüd/ and divided into syllables as in·clude.