include
gb/ɪŋklˈud/ us/ɪŋklˈud/
A2
English
~ 300
Senses
0 senses
Verb
A2
relation
1
have as a part
If something includes something else, it has it as one part.
Usage pattern:
include someone/something; include something in something; include something among something
Common mistake:
Do not use a preposition after include before the object: say “The price includes breakfast,” not “includes of breakfast.”
Themes
core_vocabulary
|daily_life
|business
|education
Examples
- The price includes breakfast and use of the hotel pool.
- The report includes data from more than fifty countries.
- Our team includes two designers and three engineers.
Learner examples
- Does the price include lunch?
- The box includes a charger.
- My job includes some travel.
Verb
A2
action
2
add or count as part
To include something is to put it in a group, list, total, or plan.
Usage pattern:
include someone/something in something; include someone/something on a list; include something with something
Common mistake:
Use include + object: “Please include your phone number,” not “Please include with your phone number.”
Themes
core_vocabulary
|communication
|daily_life
|business
|education
Examples
- Please include your order number in the email.
- We need to include delivery costs in the final budget.
- She included a short note with the application.
Learner examples
- Please include your name.
- Include me on the list.
- We included tax in the total.
Verb
B1
action
3
let take part
If you include someone, you let them be part of what you are doing.
Usage pattern:
include someone in something; feel included
Common mistake:
For people, use “include someone in something”: “They included me in the meeting,” not “included me to the meeting.”
Themes
core_vocabulary
|communication
|relationships
|work
|education
|society
Examples
- Try to include quieter students in the discussion.
- They included local residents in the planning process.
- I felt included when everyone asked for my opinion.
Learner examples
- Please include me in the meeting.
- She includes everyone in the game.
- I want to feel included.
Grammar
Dictionary form
include
IPA
GB/ɪŋklˈud/
US/ɪŋklˈud/
Syllables & stress
in - clude (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (clude)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: include
- Plural: includes
Word family
Forms
includes
noun
Advanced or less common
inclusively
adverb C1
exclusively
adverb B2
Expressions
all-inclusive
1/ˈɔl ɪŋklˈusɪv/
fixed phrase
Price including everything
Describes a holiday, hotel, or package where the price includes all main things like food, drinks, and activities.
Examples
- We booked an all-inclusive holiday so we don't have to worry about extra costs.
- The resort offers all-inclusive packages with meals and entertainment.
- An all-inclusive cruise can sometimes be cheaper than paying for everything separately.
all-inclusive
6/ˈɔl ɪŋklˈusɪv/
fixed phrase
including everything in one price
with everything or almost everything included in the price
Examples
- We booked an all-inclusive resort for our holiday.
- The conference offers an all-inclusive package with meals and accommodation.
- The price is all-inclusive, so there are no extra service charges.
batteries included
8/bˈætɚiz ɪŋklˈudɪd/
fixed phrase
ready to use with essentials supplied
coming with what is needed to work immediately
Examples
- The remote-control car comes with batteries included.
- It is a simple, batteries-included kit for beginners.
- I wish moving into a new apartment came with batteries included.
include in
1/ɪŋklˈud ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
make part of something
to put someone or something into a group, activity, or plan as one of its parts
Examples
- Please include me in the meeting invitation.
- The study includes children from three different schools in its sample.
- We want to include local residents in the decision-making process.
include on
4/ɪŋklˈud ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
put on a list or display
to add a name, item, or topic to a list, page, or agenda
Examples
- Her name was included on the guest list.
- We should include parking information on the website.
- The restaurant includes several vegan dishes on its menu.
included with
3/ɪŋklˈudɪd wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
supplied together with something
given or supplied together with something you buy or use
Examples
- A protective case is included with the phone.
- Free cloud storage is included with your subscription.
- Towels and sheets are included with the apartment.
including but not limited to
5/ɪŋklˈudɪŋ bˈʌt nˈɑt lˈɪmɪtɪd tə/
fixed phrase
formal
introducing a non-exhaustive list
used to say "these are examples, but there may be others too"
Examples
- The policy applies to all company devices, including but not limited to laptops, tablets, and phones.
- Applicants must provide supporting documents, including but not limited to proof of address and photo identification.
- The course covers environmental issues, including but not limited to climate change and biodiversity.
inclusive of
1/ɪŋklˈusɪv əv/
fixed phrase
formal
Including something in the total
Used to say that something is already counted in the total amount or price.
Examples
- The rent is $900 per month, inclusive of utilities.
- Tuition is inclusive of course materials and exam fees.
- The figure, inclusive of tax, comes to just under $500.
inclusive of
7/ɪŋklˈusɪv əv/
fixed phrase
formal
including within the total or range
including something as part of the total, price, or period
Examples
- The fee is $120, inclusive of tax.
- The rental period runs from Monday to Friday, inclusive of both dates.
- These figures are inclusive of shipping costs.
not included
2/nˈɑt ɪŋklˈudɪd/
fixed phrase
excluded from what is provided
not part of the price, package, group, or plan
Examples
- Breakfast is not included, but there is a café next door.
- Delivery is not included in the advertised price.
- The museum pass covers general entry; special exhibitions are not included.