encompass
gb/ɪŋkˈʌmpəs/ us/ɪŋkˈʌmpəs/
C1
Angličtina
~ 5200
Významy
0 významů
Sloveso
formal
C1
action
1
include many things as parts
To include many things as parts of one whole, often completely.
Vzorec užití:
to encompass [things]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes write *"encompass of"* (e.g., *"The course encompasses of three modules"*). Unlike "consist of", "encompass" is used directly with an object: *"The course encompasses three modules"*. Learners may also use "encompass" in very casual speech where "include" would sound more natural.
Synonyma
include (More common and neutral; does not always suggest completeness or breadth.)
|
cover (Very close in meaning, but can sound slightly less formal and may also suggest dealing with a topic rather than containing it.)
|
comprise (More technical or formal; often used in precise descriptions of what something consists of.)
Antonyma
exclude (Means to deliberately leave something out, the opposite of including it as part of a whole.)
|
omit (Means to leave something out, often accidentally or by choice, rather than including it.)
Kolokace
encompass a wide range
|encompass all aspects
|encompass everything
|encompass different areas
|fully encompass
|broadly encompass
Témata
general
|writing
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The new policy encompasses all employees, regardless of their position.
- Her interests encompass music, literature, and modern art.
- The training program encompasses both technical skills and soft skills.
- The project will encompass several smaller initiatives under one main goal.
- The report encompasses everything we have learned over the past year.
Učební příklady
- The course encompasses grammar, speaking, and writing.
- This book encompasses many topics in science.
- His job encompasses many different tasks.
- The festival encompasses music, food, and art shows.
- Our plan encompasses all parts of the problem.
Sloveso
formal
C2
action
2
surround something on all sides
To be all around something on every side.
Vzorec užití:
to encompass [place/object]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this sense with the more common "include" meaning and write sentences like *"The wall encompasses doors and windows"* when they really mean the wall includes or contains doors and windows. For the "surround" meaning, the subject is usually the thing around the object: *"Mountains encompass the town."*
Synonyma
surround (Most common and neutral; does not carry the formal tone of "encompass".)
|
encircle (Often suggests a ring-like shape or being closed in, sometimes with a defensive or threatening feel.)
|
enclose (Suggests being shut in or fenced in, sometimes physically blocked off.)
Antonyma
expose (To leave something open and not protected or surrounded.)
|
open (Describes space without surrounding limits or boundaries.)
Kolokace
hills encompass the town
|walls encompass
|forest encompasses
|area encompassed by
|region encompassed by mountains
|encompass the entire site
Témata
space
|geography
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- High stone walls encompass the old castle.
- The valley is encompassed by snow-covered mountains.
- A dense forest encompasses the entire lake.
- The city is encompassed by a network of ring roads.
- Tall trees encompass the garden, giving it a private feel.
Učební příklady
- Mountains encompass the small village.
- Thick walls encompass the prison.
- Dark clouds encompass the island in the storm.
- Green fields encompass the house on all sides.
- A metal fence encompasses the playground.
Sloveso
formal
C1
action
3
extend over a range or area
To cover a certain range, area, time, or group.
Vzorec užití:
to encompass [range/area/period]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes mix up this sense with simple time expressions and say *"The project encompasses in three years"*. Instead, use a clear object: *"The project encompasses three years"* or *"The project will last three years"*. They may also write *"encompass from 2010-2020"* without an object; more natural is *"encompass the period from 2010 to 2020"*.
Synonyma
span (Focuses on the distance or time between two points; slightly less formal.)
|
cover (Widely used for topics, time, or areas; slightly broader and less formal than "encompass".)
|
extend over (More explicit about physical or temporal range; often used with distances and areas.)
Antonyma
fall short of (Fails to reach the full intended range or scope.)
|
exclude from (Leaves some parts of a range or group out instead of covering them.)
Kolokace
encompass a period of
|encompass ages X to Y
|encompass a distance of
|encompass the whole spectrum
|encompass a broad field
|encompass several regions
Témata
time
|range
|academic
|space
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The study encompasses ages 18 to 65.
- Their research project encompasses a ten-year period.
- Our delivery service encompasses the entire metropolitan area.
- The course encompasses levels from beginner to advanced.
- His responsibilities encompass several departments within the company.
Učební příklady
- The tour encompasses many cities in Europe.
- The data encompasses the years 2010 to 2020.
- The job encompasses a large area of the country.
- The test encompasses all units from this semester.
- The law encompasses people of all age groups.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
encompass
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈʌmpəs/
US/ɪŋkˈʌmpəs/
Slabiky a přízvuk
en - com - pass (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (com)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: encompass
- 3rd Person Singular: encompasses
- Present Participle: encompassing
- Past: encompassed
Příbuzná slova
Forms
encompasses
verb
encompassing
verb
encompassed
verb
Výrazy
encompass a wide range of
1/ɪŋkˈʌmpəs ə wˈaɪd ɹˈeɪnd͡ʒ əv/
fixed phrase
formal
include many different types
To include many different types or kinds of things in one group.
Příklady
- The conference will encompass a wide range of topics, from health to technology.
- This museum encompasses a wide range of art forms, including painting, sculpture, and photography.
- Their services encompass a wide range of customer needs.
encompass all aspects of
1/ɪŋkˈʌmpəs ˈɔl ˈæspˌɛkts əv/
fixed phrase
formal
include every part or feature
To include every different part or side of something.
Příklady
- The training program is designed to encompass all aspects of customer service.
- Good healthcare policies should encompass all aspects of a patient’s well-being.
- The plan fails to encompass all aspects of the problem.
encompass everything from A to B
1/ɪŋkˈʌmpəs ˈɛvɹiθˌɪŋ fɹˈʌm ə tə bˈi/
fixed phrase
formal
include all between two extremes
To include all different things between two examples that are very different or far apart.
Příklady
- The festival will encompass everything from classical music to modern dance.
- Our services encompass everything from basic repairs to full renovations.
- The book encompasses everything from ancient history to current events.