excluded
Pronunciation: [ɪkˈskluːdɪd]
Word
Context: "social interaction"
(verb) to leave someone or something out. If you don't allow someone to join a game or a group, they are excluded from it. It's like not letting someone play with you when everyone else is.
Example
She was happy to be included in the group activity and not excluded like last time.
Example
He felt sad because he was excluded from the team, even though he wanted to join.
Example
Why do you think some kids feel excluded during recess?
Context: "competition"
(verb) to remove someone or something from a competition or list. If you are not allowed to continue in a contest, you are excluded from it. Imagine being taken out of a race before it even starts.
Example
The judges decided to exclude certain entries that didn't meet the rules.
Example
No one was excluded from this year’s spelling bee; everyone had a chance to compete.
Example
Which contestants were excluded from the final round?
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