Words / B2

ik-SKLOOD/ɪkˈskluːd/

To exclude is to leave someone or something out, or keep them out: exclude from a group / a price / a study, opposite include. Excluding is a useful preposition (the bill, excluding tax), and exclusive can mean “not shared” or “high-end.” Exclusion is the noun (social exclusion is a policy term); the verb is more formal than leave out.

Meaning

To keep someone or something out; not include.

Examples

• “The price excludes drinks.”
• “The survey excluded anyone under eighteen.”
• “Please do not exclude quieter students from the discussion.”

Good to know

exclude from. excluding + noun. Opposite: include. Noun: exclusion.

Near in meaning

omit

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