included
/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/
to contain or have as part of something
The package included a free gift.
The package had a free gift as part of it.
general
to contain or have as part of something
The price includes tax.
The price has the tax added to it.
The membership includes access to the gym.
The membership provides access to the gym as part of its benefits.
Often used in formal contexts like contracts, pricing, or membership benefits.
Collocations
include into add something as part of a group or setincluded into be part of a larger group or set
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
In formal contexts like contracts, 'included' is often used to specify what is part of a deal or package.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'includen,' from Latin 'includere,' meaning 'to shut in.'
Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts, especially in contracts, pricing, and membership descriptions.
Word Breakdown
in-
not
prefixclude
to shut
root-ed
past tense
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