What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
inclose
Example
Please inclose your resume with your application. [inclose: verb]
Example
The garden was inclosed by a beautiful white fence. [inclosed: past tense]
enclose
Example
Please enclose your resume with your application. [enclose: verb]
Example
The letter was enclosed in an envelope. [enclosed: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Enclose is more commonly used than inclose in modern English.
Whatβs the difference in the tone of formality between inclose and enclose?
Inclose may have a more formal or old-fashioned connotation, while enclose is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.