How Do You Spell INCLOSE?

Pronunciation: [ɪnklˈə͡ʊz] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "inclose" has been a source of confusion for many people. The spelling is derived from the Latin word "inclaudere," which means "to shut in." The correct pronunciation of the word is /ɪnˈkloʊz/, which is best represented as "in-cloze" using American English phonetics. This word is commonly misspelled as "enclose" due to its similarity in sound, but it is important to remember that the correct spelling is "inclose" when referring to something that is enclosed or shut in.

INCLOSE Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "inclose" refers to the act of enclosing, surrounding, or confining something within a physical barrier or boundary. It can also denote the action of sealing off an area or space, preventing access or escape. The term is commonly used in the context of defining the action of enclosing an object, such as a letter or a document, within an envelope or a container to protect or conceal its contents.

    In a broader sense, "inclose" may also refer to the act of enclosing or surrounding a particular space with a fence, wall, or any other form of physical boundary. This could apply to a piece of land, a garden, a property, or any other area that is demarcated for specific purposes. It implies the creation of a protected or restricted area, separating it from the surrounding environment.

    Furthermore, "inclose" can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of enclosing or confining ideas, thoughts, or emotions within oneself or within a group. This metaphorical usage suggests the intentional restriction or limitation of communication, expression, or access to certain information or viewpoints.

    Overall, the term "inclose" encompasses the act of enclosing or confining physical objects, areas, or concepts within a boundary, whether it be for protection, secrecy, or restriction.

  2. To shut in; to confine on all sides; to cover with a wrapper or envelope.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for INCLOSE

  • jnclose
  • knclose
  • onclose
  • 9nclose
  • 8nclose
  • ibclose
  • imclose
  • ijclose
  • ihclose
  • inxlose
  • invlose
  • inflose
  • indlose
  • inckose
  • incpose
  • incoose
  • inclise
  • inclkse
  • incllse

Etymology of INCLOSE

The word inclose is derived from the Old French word enclos which means to surround or to enclose. It is a combination of the prefix en- meaning in or into, and the verb clos meaning to close. Over time, the spelling of enclos evolved into inclose.

Similar spelling words for INCLOSE

Conjugate verb Inclose

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have inclosed
you would have inclosed
he/she/it would have inclosed
we would have inclosed
they would have inclosed
I would have inclose
you would have inclose
he/she/it would have inclose
we would have inclose
they would have inclose

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been inclosing
you would have been inclosing
he/she/it would have been inclosing
we would have been inclosing
they would have been inclosing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would inclose
you would inclose
he/she/it would inclose
we would inclose
they would inclose

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be inclosing
you would be inclosing
he/she/it would be inclosing
we would be inclosing
they would be inclosing

FUTURE

I will inclose
you will inclose
he/she/it will inclose
we will inclose
they will inclose

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be inclosing
you will be inclosing
he/she/it will be inclosing
we will be inclosing
they will be inclosing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have inclosed
you will have inclosed
he/she/it will have inclosed
we will have inclosed
they will have inclosed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been inclosing
you will have been inclosing
he/she/it will have been inclosing
we will have been inclosing
they will have been inclosing

IMPERATIVE

you inclose
we let´s inclose

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to inclose

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was inclosing
you were inclosing
he/she/it was inclosing
we were inclosing
they were inclosing

PAST PARTICIPLE

inclosed

PAST PERFECT

I had inclosed
you had inclosed
he/she/it had inclosed
we had inclosed
they had inclosed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been inclosing
you had been inclosing
he/she/it had been inclosing
we had been inclosing
they had been inclosing

PRESENT

I inclose
you inclose
he/she/it incloses
we inclose
they inclose

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am inclosing
you are inclosing
he/she/it is inclosing
we are inclosing
they are inclosing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

inclosing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have inclosed
you have inclosed
he/she/it has inclosed
we have inclosed
they have inclosed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been inclosing
you have been inclosing
he/she/it has been inclosing
we have been inclosing
they have been inclosing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it inclose

SIMPLE PAST

I inclosed
you inclosed
he/she/it inclosed
we inclosed
they inclosed

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