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Ellie Nguyễn Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary
comprise, include, contain, consist??
Can anyone tell me the differences between these words? When do we use them? and please give me some examples. Thanks.
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These words have a similar sense - "to be composed of," or "to have within it" - and they can often be used interchangeably, but the usage is sometimes different. For example: The property comprises the main house, the stables, the barn, and thirty acres surrounding the buildings. (Includes and consists of can be substituted for comprises.
- These words have a similar sense - "to be composed of," or "to have within it" - and they can often be used interchangeably, but the usage is sometimes different.
- For example: The property comprises the main house, the stables, the barn, and thirty acres surrounding the buildings.
- (Includes and consists of can be substituted for comprises.
- ) The box contains all my worldly possessions.
- (Consists of cannot be used here.
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These words have a similar sense - "to be composed of," or "to have within it" - and they can often be used interchangeably, but the usage is sometimes different. For example:
The property comprises the main house, the stables, the barn, and thirty acres surrounding the buildings. (Includes and consists of can be substituted for comprises. Contains would be a little unusual here.)
The property comprises the main house, the stables, the barn, and thirty acres surrounding the buildings. (Includes and consists of can be substituted for comprises. Contains would be a little unusual here.)
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