Definitions and Examples of exclude, omit, lack
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To leave out or keep something or someone from being involved in a group or activity.
Example
The club decided to exclude members who didn't pay their dues.
To leave out or not include something that should be included.
Example
She accidentally omitted an important detail from her report.
To not have enough of something; to be without something that is needed or desired.
Example
The team's performance suffered because they lacked proper training.
Key Differences: exclude vs omit vs lack
- 1Exclude means to actively keep something or someone out, while comprise means to include something or someone.
- 2Omit means to leave something out by mistake or intentionally, while comprise means to include everything that is necessary.
- 3Lack means to not have enough of something, while comprise means to have everything that is needed.
Effective Usage of exclude, omit, lack
- 1Writing: Use exclude and omit to avoid redundancy and clarify what is not included.
- 2Negotiation: Use exclude to set boundaries and clarify what is not negotiable.
- 3Problem-solving: Use lack to identify what is missing and find solutions to address the issue.
Remember this!
The antonyms of comprise are exclude, omit, and lack. These words convey the opposite meaning of comprise, which means to include or contain something. Use these words to avoid redundancy in writing, set boundaries in negotiation, and identify missing elements in problem-solving.
