Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Include”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Include
Include is the singular noun form. Includes is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: To have something as part of something else. Something becomes part of a whole.
Why is the Plural of Include “includes”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Include
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: include → includes
How to Remember the Plural of Include
Just add -s to “include” to make “includes”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Learners sometimes drop the final 'd' sound, saying in-KLOO instead of in-KLOOD..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Include
See include and includes used in real sentences side by side.
- The package includes a free gift with your purchase. A2
- Does the price include tax and shipping costs? B1
- The survey includes questions about your work experience. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Include
Wrong: The price includes of tax.
Correct: The price includes tax.
'Include' takes a direct object without the preposition 'of'.
Wrong: Does this menu include to vegetarian options?
Correct: Does this menu include vegetarian options?
Use the noun directly after 'include', not 'to'.
How to Pronounce Include and Includes
Stress is on the second syllable. Say in-KLOOD. The final 'd' is pronounced clearly.
Origin and Etymology of Include
From Latin includere, meaning to close or shut in.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Include
What is the plural of “include”?
The plural of “include” is “includes”.
Is “includes” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.