Meaning
omit or exclude something from a list, text, or group activity.
Primary Function
indicating omission or exclusion.
Communicative Purpose
to indicate what is intentionally or unintentionally omitted, such as in writing, editing, or social exclusion.
Pattern
leave out
Core Structure
leave out
Função primária
indicating omission or exclusion.
Propósito comunicativo
to indicate what is intentionally or unintentionally omitted, such as in writing, editing, or social exclusion.
Situações de gatilho
when preparing lists, recipes, instructions, formal documents, or when deliberately excluding someone from an event or discussion.
Contextos
everyday conversation, professional correspondence, academic writing, editorial contexts, and informal social situations.
Padrão
leave out
Estrutura central
leave out
Slots de substituição
an important detail, the fun part, someone
Colocados típicos
- accidentally
- intentionally
- completely
Substituições comuns
- omit
- exclude
- miss out on
Erros comuns
use of 'leave something from' instead of 'leave out'
Similar / contraste
miss out, exclude, take out (remove)
Interferências
In some cultures, leaving someone out can be perceived as exclusionary and may cause offense; consider the social context before using.
Família do chunk
- leftover
Nuance
Can imply either an intentional editorial choice or unintentional oversight; tone varies based on intent.
Efeito pragmático
Conveys a sense of forgetfulness or deliberate selection, affecting how information is received by others.
Dica de memória
You’ve left out the most important part.
Nota
This phrasal verb can be both intentional and unintentional, depending on the context.
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leave out in the cold (exclude)
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