including — used to introduce examples of people or things that are part of the group you have just mentioned
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: used to introduce examples of people or things that are part of the group you have just mentioned
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The pizza costs $15, including extra cheese that my diet definitely doesn't need.
- Everyone passed the exam, including Tom who studied only memes instead of textbooks.
- The hotel offers many services, including a spa and fitness center.
including
PREPOSITION[/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/]
used to introduce examples of people or things that are part of the group you have just mentioned
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'includere' meaning 'to shut in' or 'to contain', composed of the prefix 'in-' (in) and 'claudere' (to close). The present participle form '-ing' was added to create the modern English word.
Breakdown
in- (in) + clud (close) + -ere (infinitive ending) + -ing (present participle) = including
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza costs $15, including extra cheese that my diet definitely doesn't need.”
“Everyone passed the exam, including Tom who studied only memes instead of textbooks.”
“The hotel offers many services, including a spa and fitness center.”
“Several countries, including South Korea, participated in the summit.”
“My cat eats everything, including my homework - which is why I'm always late with assignments.”
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