C1
excluded vs exclusion vs exclusive vs exclusively
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| excludedadjective/ɪkˈskluː.dɪd/ | Meaning not allowed to take part or not included | Goes with — | Example Many young people feel excluded from the decisions of their town. |
| exclusionnoun/ɪkˈskluː.ʒən/ | Meaning the act of keeping someone or something out, or not allowing them to take part | Goes with social exclusion | Example The exclusion of women from the club caused public anger. |
| exclusiveadjective/ɪkˈskluː.sɪv/ | Meaning only for one person or group, or expensive and only for rich people | Goes with exclusive interview | Example Members get exclusive access to the gym's rooftop pool. |
| exclusivelyadverb/ɪkˈskluː.sɪv.li/ | Meaning only, and not including anyone or anything else | Goes with focus exclusively on | Example This lounge is used exclusively by members of the club. |
Which word fits?
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