Cool MateMeaning of Including
In simple words: to have something as a part of a group or list
Including in a sentence
- I've got three days' holiday including New Year's Day.
- Six people were killed in the riot, including a policeman.
- It's £7.50, **not including** tax.
How to use Including
Use 'including' when you want to give examples of items or people that are part of a larger group. It is suitable for both spoken and written contexts but avoid using it in overly formal writing.
Grammar pattern
include + object
Memory hint
Think of 'in' as being 'inside' and 'cluding' as part of a club's membership.
Related words
Collocations with Including
- including all
- including this
- including others
- including details
- including examples
Synonyms for Including
- comprising
- consisting of
- containing
- featuring
- incorporating
Opposites of Including
- excluding
- omitting
Common mistakes with Including
- Using 'including' without an item after (e.g., 'We have fruits, including' is incorrect).
- Confusing 'including' with 'including but not limited to' in informal contexts, leading to unnecessary complexity.
- Misplacing the word in a sentence, making the meaning unclear.
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More words like Including
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Including
What does Including mean?
to have something as a part of a group or list
What is the definition of Including?
having something as part of a group or set
How do you use Including in a sentence?
I've got three days' holiday including New Year's Day.
Can you give another example of Including?
Six people were killed in the riot, including a policeman.
What are synonyms for Including?
Common alternatives include comprising, consisting of, containing, featuring, incorporating.
What is the opposite of Including?
Opposite meanings include excluding, omitting.
What words go with Including?
It commonly pairs with including all, including this, including others, including details, including examples.
What are common mistakes when using Including?
Using 'including' without an item after (e.g., 'We have fruits, including' is incorrect). Confusing 'including' with 'including but not limited to' in informal contexts, leading to unnecessary complexity. Misplacing the word in a sentence, making the meaning unclear.
How do you pronounce Including?
US: /["/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Including?
Use 'including' when you want to give examples of items or people that are part of a larger group. It is suitable for both spoken and written contexts but avoid using it in overly formal writing.
What CEFR level is Including?
"Including" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.