Exclude meaning

What does “exclude” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“exclude” is a verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: prevent from being included or considered or accepted.

exclude

prevent from being included or considered or accepted
“The bad results were excluded from the report”
“Leave off the top piece”
Synonymsexcept leave out leave off omit take out
Oppositesinclude
prevent from entering; shut out
“The trees were shutting out all sunlight”
“This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country”
Synonymskeep out shut out shut
Oppositesadmit
lack or fail to include
“The cost for the trip excludes food and beverages”
Oppositesinclude
prevent from entering; keep out
“He was barred from membership in the club”
Synonymsbar debar
put out or expel from a place
“The unruly student was excluded from the game”
Synonymseject chuck out turf out boot out turn out

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University