What does "included" mean?

1. (part of the price or package) already part of a group, a price, or a set of things. 2. (enclosed within) hidden or kept inside something else so it does not stick out.

How do you use "included"?

Often used in the phrase 'is included' or placed after the noun it describes.

included

adj.

US //ˌɪnˈkɫudəd// UK //ɪnklˈuːdɪd// in·clud·ed

1 part of the price or package (adj.)
A2 Elementary

already part of a group, a price, or a set of things.

contained as part of a whole or provided as an accompaniment without extra cost.

Example

Breakfast is included in the price of the hotel room.

Example

While the basic software is free, the advanced security features are only included in the premium subscription tier.

Usage

Often used in the phrase 'is included' or placed after the noun it describes.
- covered
- comprehensive
- extra
- additional
2 enclosed within (adj.)
C2 Proficiency Technical Science

hidden or kept inside something else so it does not stick out.

enclosed or contained within another structure; specifically used when a part does not protrude beyond its surrounding envelope.

Example

In some flowers, the parts that make pollen are included and stay inside the petals.

Example

The botanist noted that the stamens were included within the corolla tube, a key characteristic for identifying this particular genus.

Teacher's tip

This is a highly specialized botanical term; in everyday English, 'included' almost always refers to being part of a group or price.
- enclosed
- sunken
- exserted
- protruding