included
- 01 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.
Simple“Breakfast is included in the price of the hotel room.”
In context“While the basic software is free, the advanced security features are only included in the premium subscription tier.”
UsageOften used in the phrase 'is included' or placed after the noun it describes.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
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.
Simple“In some flowers, the parts that make pollen are included and stay inside the petals.”
In context“The botanist noted that the stamens were included within the corolla tube, a key characteristic for identifying this particular genus.”
Teacher's tipThis is a highly specialized botanical term; in everyday English, 'included' almost always refers to being part of a group or price.
Antonymsexsertedprotruding
Usage included people · included scientists · included two