omit

[oh-mit]

omit Definition

• 1. to leave out or not include something
• 2. to fail to do something

Using omit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "omit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Please don't omit any details from your report.

• Example

  He omitted mentioning the part where he was at fault.

• Example

  I accidentally omitted her name from the list.

omit Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for omit

• exclude
• neglect
• overlook
• leave out
• miss out

Antonyms for omit

• include
• insert
• add

Phrases with omit

• omit to mention

  to forget or intentionally not say something

  Example

  He omitted to mention that he had already tried to fix the issue.

• omit from

  to remove or leave out something from a list or group

  Example

  She omitted his name from the list of participants.

• cannot be omitted

  something that is essential and cannot be left out

  Example

  In this recipe, the baking powder cannot be omitted.

Origins of omit

from Latin 'omittere', meaning 'to let go, disregard'

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Summary: omit in Brief

The verb 'omit' [oh-mit] means to leave out or not include something, or to fail to do something. It is often used in formal contexts, such as reports or lists, but can also be used informally. Examples include 'Please don't omit any details from your report' and 'I accidentally omitted her name from the list.'