WordHive Learning Dictionary

Include

verb

Include means add as a part.

7 letters 2 syllables

What does Include mean?

Include means add as a part.

Dictionary definition

To have something as part of a whole.

Example sentences

Include in a sentence

easy

Include two examples in your paragraph.

medium

The chart includes data from all groups.

hard

Strong summaries include the main idea and key details.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Include

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does include mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to include?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses include correctly?

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Include

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Synonyms

Words like Include

containUse when something has parts inside it.
addUse when bringing something into a whole.
Antonyms

Opposite words

excludeUse when something is left out.
omitUse when details are not included.
Synonym practice

Want to practice include synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Please include your name on the worksheet," then compare close word choices. Practice include synonyms.

Word family

Include word family

Base word

include

adjective

inclusive

Including many people or parts fairly.

Related words
Student support

Understand Include

Hint for students

Include means to make something part of a group, list, or whole.

Common mix-up

Include is not the same as add every possible thing. It means something is part of the set or activity.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows include without using the word include. Model sentence: The lunch box has an apple, a sandwich, and a bottle of water inside. Clue words: has, apple, sandwich, bottle of water, inside Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something being part of a group, list, or whole?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Please include your name at the top of the paper." Why does include fit better than erase?