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Inclose vs. Enclose

Inclose

/ɪnˈkləʊz/
To surround or close off on all sides

Examples:

The garden was inclosed with a wrought iron fence.He chose to inclose the patio with glass panels.To ensure safety, they inclosed the construction site.

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Enclose

/ɪnˈkləʊz/
To surround or close off on all sides

Examples:

She chose to enclose the garden with a wooden fence.Please enclose your documents in the provided envelope.The mountains enclose the serene valley on all sides.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Inclose is an older variant of the word enclose and is less commonly used today.
  • Both terms refer to the act of surrounding or containing something within limits.
  • Remember that enclose starts with e like entering into something, which may help you recall its usage in surrounding or containing with something.
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