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'.