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EXCLUDING

(verb, prep.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Excluding.

Excluding - as a verb

Prevent from being included or considered or accepted

Example: "The bad results were excluded from the report"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
except17leave offleave outomit6take out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
do away witheliminate11extinguish21get rid of
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
include10

Prevent from entering; shut out

Example: "The trees were shutting out all sunlight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep outshut7shut out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
keep10prevent12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
admit8

Lack or fail to include

Example: "The cost for the trip excludes food and beverages"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
include10

Prevent from entering; keep out

Example: "He was barred from membership in the club"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bar5debar8

Put out or expel from a place

Example: "The unruly student was excluded from the game"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boot outchuck outeject14turf outturn out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expel14kick outthrow out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Excluding - as a preposition

To the exclusion of; not including

Example: "Our lucky free draw winner will be treated to dinner, bed and breakfast, but the holiday must be taken before december, 1991 (subject to availability and excluding bank holidays)."

Example Sentences

"I will be excluding dessert from my diet this week."
"The job offer comes with many benefits, excluding healthcare."
"All volunteers are welcome to join, excluding those under 18 years old."
"The membership fee covers all activities, excluding special events."
"Please complete the survey excluding personal information."
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Word Game Points

Is EXCLUDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, excluding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXCLUDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is EXCLUDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, excluding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXCLUDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is EXCLUDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, excluding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXCLUDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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