exclude

Everyday

1. To keep someone or something out; not to let them join or take part. tree →
2. To leave something out on purpose; not to count it or include it. tree →
3. (UK school) To send a pupil away from school as a punishment, for a time or for ever. tree →
4. To decide that something is not possible (exclude a possibility). tree →

In the lessons

In maths, «excluding» numbers or items changes the total (the price excluding tax; count from 1 to 10 excluding 5). In school life and feelings, being excluded from games hurts — be kind and include others. Phrases: «exclude from», «excluding VAT», «feel excluded».

Examples

• Don't exclude anyone from the game. tree →
• The price is 20 pounds, excluding delivery. tree →
• Count the numbers from 1 to 10, excluding 3 and 7. tree →
• He was excluded from school for a week. tree →
• She felt excluded when they didn't invite her. tree →
• The police have excluded the possibility of a fire. tree →
• The dumb creature might demand a future life also, and declare the law unjust that excludes it from the advantages of the higher creation." tree →

Note

Opposite: include. Noun «exclusion»; adjective «exclusive». In maths: «excluding» means do NOT count or add those items (1 to 10 excluding 3 and 7 = 8 numbers); «price excluding tax» means tax must be ADDED to get the full price.