Cool MateExclude vs Isolate
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Exclude
Top 2,000 (common)B2verb
Isolate
Top 2,000 (common)B2verb
| Exclude | Isolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈskluːd/","/ɪkˈskluːdz/","/ɪkˈskluːdɪd/","/ɪkˈskluːdɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈskluːd/","/ɪkˈskluːdz/","/ɪkˈskluːdɪd/","/ɪkˈskluːdɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈaɪsəleɪt/","/ˈaɪsəleɪts/","/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/","/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈaɪsəleɪt/","/ˈaɪsəleɪts/","/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/","/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | To leave something out or not include it. | To keep something or someone separate from others. |
| Example | You should exclude any irrelevant details from your report. | Patients with the disease should be isolated. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | B2 |
| Part of speech | verb | verb |
| Collocations | altogether, completely, entirely, be designed to, attempt to, try to, from, feel excluded, socially excluded, altogether, completely, entirely, be designed to, attempt to, try to, from, feel excluded, socially excluded, altogether, completely, entirely, be designed to, attempt to, try to, from, feel excluded, socially excluded | isolate a variable, isolate from others, isolate the problem, isolate the pathogen, isolate oneself |
| Antonyms | include, admit | connect, associate, unite |
| Common mistakes | 'Exclude' is often confused with 'include' as opposites., Learners sometimes use 'exclude' with incorrect prepositions., Some learners forget to use an object after 'exclude'. | Confused with 'isolation', the noun form., Using it incorrectly in the passive voice, e.g., 'The virus is isolated by the doctor.', Forgetting to include an object, e.g., 'Please isolate.' |
| Usage notes | Use 'exclude' in contexts where you're saying that something is not part of a group. Appropriate in both written and spoken English but avoid in very casual settings. | Use 'isolate' when referring to removing someone or something from a group or environment. Often used in scientific, medical, or psychological contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing specific scenarios. |
Frequently asked questions: Exclude vs Isolate
What's the difference between Exclude and Isolate?
Exclude: To leave something out or not include it. Isolate: To keep something or someone separate from others.
Are Exclude and Isolate the same CEFR level?
Exclude: B2, Isolate: B2 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Exclude and Isolate?
Exclude: verb, Isolate: verb.
Can you show an example of each?
Exclude: You should exclude any irrelevant details from your report. Isolate: Patients with the disease should be isolated.
Can I use Exclude and Isolate interchangeably?
Not always. Exclude and Isolate are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.