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including to
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
"including to" is not correct or usable in written English.
To make a sentence correctly using the words "including" and "to," you could say "This picnic includes activities that range from running to playing cards."
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News & Media
Science
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
60 human-written examples
Including to a city near you.
News & Media
That applies widely, including to the iPhone.
News & Media
They lost six times, including to GWS.
News & Media
They took more official trips together, including to Iraq.
News & Media
Mr. Sliwowski sells 20,000 a week, including to restaurants.
News & Media
including to your own staff and local politicians and activists.
News & Media
Kids could now carry the music anywhere, including to school.
News & Media
But she travels a lot, including to Cairo.
News & Media
They could go where they wanted, including to the West.
News & Media
But the blackening spread, including to both of my legs.
News & Media
Using the Renda comes with other costs, including to taxpayers.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use "including" without the preposition "to". The word "including" already functions as a preposition.
Common error
Avoid adding extra prepositions like "to" after "including". Saying "including to" is grammatically incorrect and should be revised to simply "including".
Source & Trust
87%
Authority and reliability
2.2/5
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Real-world application tested
Linguistic Context
"Including to" functions as a prepositional phrase, but it is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI identifies this as an error, as the word "including" already acts as a preposition. The correct usage is simply "including".
Frequent in
News & Media
78%
Science
13%
Wiki
2%
Less common in
Formal & Business
2%
Reference
2%
Encyclopedias
1%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "including to" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. The correct form is simply "including". Although Ludwig presents many examples where this incorrect phrase is used, Ludwig AI flags it as an error. When you need to specify elements or items that are part of a larger group, use "including" followed directly by those elements. Alternative phrases like "such as", "which includes", and "that includes" can also be used depending on the context. Always aim for grammatical accuracy to ensure clarity in your writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
including
This is the corrected form of the phrase, omitting the unnecessary preposition "to".
which includes
This alternative provides a more formal and grammatically sound way to introduce included items.
that includes
Similar to "which includes", this option offers a grammatically correct way to specify included items.
inclusive of
This phrase explicitly indicates that the listed items are part of a larger group.
comprising
A more concise way to indicate that something is made up of the listed items.
consisting of
Similar to "comprising", this option focuses on the components of something.
such as
This phrase introduces examples of what is being discussed.
for example
This alternative makes it clear that the following items are examples.
encompassing
This option suggests a wider scope of inclusion.
involving
This alternative implies participation or engagement of the listed elements.
FAQs
How to use "including" correctly in a sentence?
Use "including" followed directly by the items or examples you want to include, without adding "to". For example: "The price includes taxes and fees."
What can I say instead of "including to"?
The correct alternative is simply "including". You can also use phrases like "such as", "which includes", or "that includes" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "including to" or "including"?
"Including" is the correct form. "Including to" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided.
Is there a difference between "including" and "inclusive of"?
"Including" introduces examples or a partial list of items. "Inclusive of" implies that the listed items are fully part of a larger group or category. Both are grammatically correct, but their meanings differ slightly. For example: "The price is inclusive of taxes" means taxes are already part of the price.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
87%
Authority and reliability
2.2/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested