The Opposite(Antonym) of “excepted”
The antonyms of excepted are including and containing. The antonyms including and containing convey the idea of something being part of a larger group or set.
Explore all Antonyms of “excepted”
Definitions and Examples of including, containing
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Comprising as part of a larger group or set.
Example
The menu offers a variety of dishes, including vegetarian options.
Having within; holding or enclosing.
Example
The box was containing a surprise gift for her birthday.
Key Differences: including vs containing
- 1Including is used to refer to something that is part of a larger group or set, while excepted refers to something that is excluded from that group or set.
- 2Containing is used to describe something that has something else inside it, while excepted is used to describe something that is not included in a list or group.
Effective Usage of including, containing
- 1Academic Writing: Use including to provide examples or to show a comprehensive list of items.
- 2Legal Writing: Use excepted to indicate exclusions or exemptions in contracts or legal documents.
- 3Everyday Conversation: Use containing to describe the contents of a package or container.
Remember this!
The antonyms including and containing convey the idea of something being part of a larger group or set. Use including to provide examples or to show a comprehensive list of items, excepted to indicate exclusions or exemptions in contracts or legal documents, and containing to describe the contents of a package or container.
