Word
enclosed
Phoneticsen·closed, stress on the second syllable
US/ɛnˈkɫoʊzd/
UK/ɛnklˈəʊzd/
Definitions
01surrounded by a barrier
B1 · Intermediate
adj. surrounded by a wall, fence, or other barrier.
adj. fenced in or surrounded by a physical boundary that limits access or visibility.
Español:encerrado
“The children played safely in the enclosed garden behind the house.”
“The property features an enclosed courtyard that provides a private sanctuary away from the noise of the city streets.”
02included in a letter or box
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
adj. placed inside an envelope or a package along with something else.
adj. contained within a letter, parcel, or other vessel; frequently used in formal correspondence to indicate attachments.
“Please read the enclosed document before you sign the contract.”
“Please find the enclosed cheque as full payment for the services rendered during the previous fiscal quarter.”
Usage
Often used at the beginning of a sentence in formal letters, such as 'Enclosed please find...'
Real-World Examples
“Toronto Police said the incident happened on Thursday in an off-leash enclosed area of a park near Avenue Rd.” “Places “cut off and enclosed” for centuries are suddenly opened and connected.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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