exclude
Intermediate/ɪksˈkluːd/
- verb
- to prevent someone or something from entering a place or taking part in an activity
exclude in a sentence
- “We should not exclude the possibility of negotiation.”
- “Women are still excluded from the club.”
- “Microbes must, as far as possible, be excluded from the room during an operation.”
- “Tom has been excluded from school (= he is not allowed to go to school) for bad behavior.”
What does “exclude” mean?
exclude (verb) means to prevent someone or something from entering a place or taking part in an activity. It is pronounced /ɪksˈkluːd/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "exclude" mean?
- exclude (verb) means: to prevent someone or something from entering a place or taking part in an activity
- How do you pronounce "exclude"?
- "exclude" is pronounced /ɪksˈkluːd/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "exclude" in a sentence?
- Here is "exclude" used in a sentence: We should not exclude the possibility of negotiation.
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