# including

/ˌɪnˈkɫudɪŋ/ (US) · /ɪnklˈuːdɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/including
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. part of a group

preposition · CEFR A2

used to introduce a person or thing that is part of a larger group you just mentioned.

For teachers: introduces one or more members of a set or category previously mentioned in the clause.

- The whole family went on holiday, including the dog.
- The total cost of the renovation was significant, including the structural repairs and the interior design fees.

Usage: Usually follows the noun or phrase representing the whole group.

## Examples

- The price is twenty dollars, including tax.
- The whole family came to the party, including my cousins from Australia.
- The report covers several key environmental issues, including the impact of plastic waste on marine life and the decline of local bee populations.

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