/ɪnˈkluːd/

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Meaning

To have something as one of the parts of a group or whole.

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Word origin

From Latin includere, meaning to shut in, from in (in) and claudere (to close).

Origin
Latin
Root
includere
English cognates
enclose, conclude

Grammar

Verb typeregular (include, includes, included)

Examples

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"Include" means to put something in as a part.

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"Includes" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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"Included" is the past form of "include".

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This word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 11: include, upstairs, twice and 7 more words.