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enclose

verb

Simple meaning

To surround with a wall.

Pronunciation

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ihnklohz

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɪnkˈloʊz

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. transitive

    To surround with a wall, fence, etc.

  2. Surround completely

  3. transitive

    To insert into a container, usually an envelope or package.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: To surround with a wall, fence, etc.

Used this way, enclose is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Nearby words

  • inclose , rarer, so it draws attention

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • enclosedadjectiveInflected form

    Closed in or surrounded or included within.

  • enclosingnounInflected form

    The act of enclosing something inside something else.

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  • enclosurenounRelated term

    A structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose.

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Synonyms

Sense: to surround with a wall or fence or etc

incloseRarewrapshut inenvelop

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