Definitions and Examples of include, accept
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To contain or have as a part of something.
Example
The package should include all the necessary documents.
To receive or agree to something.
Example
She decided to accept the job offer despite the low salary.
Key Differences: include vs accept
- 1Include is used when referring to something that is part of a larger whole, while except is used when referring to something that is not part of a larger whole.
- 2Accept is used when referring to receiving or agreeing to something, while except is used when referring to excluding or leaving something out.
Effective Usage of include, accept
- 1Writing: Use include to indicate what is part of a larger group, and accept to indicate agreement or receipt.
- 2Speaking: Use include to clarify what is part of a larger group, and accept to indicate agreement or receipt.
- 3Reading: Look for these antonyms in texts to understand what is included or excluded from a group.
Remember this!
The antonyms of excepts are include and accept. Use include when referring to something that is part of a larger whole, and accept when referring to receiving or agreeing to something. These antonyms are useful in writing, speaking, and reading to clarify what is included or excluded from a group.