excluding

USAGE SUMMARY

The word "excluding" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you wish to emphasize that someone or something is not included in a statement or list. For example, "Everyone in the class took part in the project, excluding Simon."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Travel

Business

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

The Sierra Leone ministry of health refused to share data in the early outbreak and instructed the WHO to report only lab-confirmed deaths, thereby excluding the "probable" and "suspect" cases that could not be tested because of the lack of testing facilities.

The Guardian

Add in the pleasure of eating in a decent restaurant for only a tenner a head for four courses, excluding the wine, and the trip becomes as memorable as it is cost effective.

The Guardian - Travel

But excluding this relief, aid flows to the world's poorest countries still fell by 8% as donors favoured loans to middle-income states, the OECD said.

The Guardian

Its 14-night Best of Japan self-guided holiday, which includes stays in the mountains of Hakone, on the island of Miyajima and in the craft town of Takayama as well as Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, costs £2,280pp, excluding flights and local transport.

The Guardian - Travel

It says it has managed to oversee the destruction of more than 80% of the world's declared stocks of chemical weapons, excluding those now declared in Syria.

The Guardian

Harrison said it was impossible to attribute Costa's increasingly strong performance to the controversy surrounding Starbucks's tax affairs, but he noted that Costa had enjoyed a record week last week, with UK stores – excluding franchised shops – taking £10m and attracting 3.8m customers.

The Guardian - Business

"We also tested construction workers, stevedores and miners, excluding people who had ever worked at a cane company," he says.

The Guardian

It might be crazy to think, but with low expectations (excluding the 201 stupidly optimistic punters who think the Socceroos can win the whole thing…), isn't it great to be able to watch Socceroos side go out and play aggressively?

The Guardian - Sport

When bonuses are added, average weekly earnings in the three months to March rose above the inflation rate of 1.6% to reach 1.7%, but excluding bonuses the increase was 1.3% during the quarter, dragged down by a 1% month-on-month fall in weekly wages.

The Guardian

Unemployment has fallen to its lowest level in more than five years but wage growth slowed to just 1.3%, excluding bonuses, denting hopes that the long running cost of living crisis many be at an end.

The Guardian

Without secrecy, people may not discuss public affairs with those they choose, excluding those with whom they do not wish to converse.

The Guardian - Tech

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "excluding" in legal or formal contexts, consider whether "exclusive of" might be a more appropriate, albeit less common, alternative.

Common error

Avoid phrases like "excluding of" or "excluding from". "Excluding" already implies the act of taking something out, so adding another preposition is grammatically incorrect and unnecessary.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "excluding" is to serve as a preposition or participle that limits the scope of a statement by explicitly omitting certain elements. As Ludwig AI points out, it highlights specific exceptions.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

36%

Travel

14%

Formal & Business

12%

Less common in

Science

14%

Opinion

2%

Sport

4%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "excluding" functions as a preposition or participle to specify omissions within a group or statement, ensuring clarity by explicitly indicating what is not included. Ludwig AI confirms its grammatical correctness and widespread use, particularly in news, travel, and business contexts. While generally neutral, more formal alternatives like "exclusive of" exist. Common errors involve redundant prepositions. Remember to clearly define what you're "excluding" to avoid ambiguity.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

not including

Emphasizes a lack of inclusion rather than a direct act of exclusion.

except for

Highlights a specific exception to a general statement.

aside from

Similar to "except for", but can also imply a slight degree of irrelevance of the excluded item.

omitting

Focuses on the act of leaving something out, often intentionally.

without

Indicates the absence of something, rather than a deliberate exclusion.

barring

Implies a more forceful or legalistic exclusion.

leaving out

A more informal way of saying "excluding", suggesting a simpler omission.

discounting

Suggests that something is not being taken into account, often in a calculation or assessment.

exclusive of

A more formal and somewhat archaic alternative to "excluding".

save for

Indicates an exception with a slightly more literary or old-fashioned tone.

FAQs

How do I use "excluding" in a sentence?

"Excluding" is used to specify items or individuals that are not included in a particular group or statement. For example, "All students passed the exam, excluding those who were absent."

What can I say instead of "excluding"?

You can use alternatives like "not including", "except for", or "aside from" depending on the context.

Which is correct, "including" or "excluding"?

The choice between "including" and "excluding" depends on whether you want to add to or subtract from a group. "Including" adds members, while "excluding" removes them. For example, "The price is $10, including tax" versus "The price is $10, excluding tax".

What's the difference between "excluding" and "except"?

"Excluding" is often used as a preposition or part of a participial phrase to indicate something is not included. "Except" typically functions as a preposition or conjunction. For example, "Everyone is invited, excluding John" versus "Everyone is invited except John".