B2verb2K

Exclude

UK /["/ɪkˈskluːd/","/ɪkˈskluːdz/","/ɪkˈskluːdɪd/","/ɪkˈskluːdɪŋ/"]/US /["/ɪkˈskluːd/","/ɪkˈskluːdz/","/ɪkˈskluːdɪd/","/ɪkˈskluːdɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to deliberately not include something in what you are doing or considering

In simple words: To leave something out or not include it.

Examples

  • You should exclude any irrelevant details from your report.
  • The guidelines clearly state that you must exclude personal opinions.
  • They decided to exclude the noisy neighbors from the party invitation list.
  • We cannot exclude the possibility of rain during the event.
  • Please exclude the items that are out of stock when placing the order.

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.

Grammar pattern

exclude + object

Memory hint

Think of 'exclude' as 'X' marks the spot where something is left out.

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

Synonyms

  • omit
  • leave out
  • preclude
  • rule out
  • eliminate

Antonyms

  • include
  • admit

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'.