include
verb
Simple meaning
Add as part of something else.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnkˈlud
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
Add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category
“We must include this chemical element in the group.”
To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.
Consider as part of something
“I include you in the list of culprits.”
programming
To use a directive that allows the use of source code from another file.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category
Used this way, include is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“We must include this chemical element in the group.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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How It’s Used
The word’s distinct uses, one example each.
Add / bringverb
“We must include this chemical element in the group.”
Considerverb
“I include you in the list of culprits.”
More ways to use include
- “I include you in the list of culprits.”verb
- “We must include this chemical element in the group.”verb
- “The list includes the names of many famous writers.”verb
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