omit - Master This Word
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omit Word Meanings
- to leave out or not include something
- to neglect to do something
- to refrain from mentioning or including
omit Example Sentences
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omit Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/əʊˈmɪt/
US
/oʊˈmɪt/
omit Word Etymology
omit = ob- (from) + mit (send/let go); from Latin 'omittere', meaning to let go of. Imagine a person letting go of a piece of paper that they don't need anymore.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputReal Context
Omit means to leave something out on purpose, rather than forgetting it. It can apply to information, steps, names, or details that are unnecessary, sensitive, or not relevant to the current purpose. In writing or editing you might omit a paragraph to improve flow; in conversation you might omit a detail for brevity. Omit is a transitive verb: omit something from something. Its forms include omits, omitting, omitted. Omit is often more formal or precise than leave out, and it implies a deliberate choice. Remember the noun omission for what is left out, and the related idiom omit it if necessary.
Usage Reminders
- - Omit implies a deliberate exclusion, not forgetting.
- - It takes an object: omit something from something.
- - Use omit for information, steps, names, or details you want to skip.
- - Omit has different forms: omits, omitting, omitted.
- - In formal writing, omit signals intentional omission over casual skipping.
Common Misconceptions
- Omit means you forgot to include something.
- Omit and leave out are always interchangeable.
- Omit cannot be used in casual writing or speech.
- Omit has no noun form.
- Omit only applies to written text.
Thinking Differences
Omit is common in English formal writing to signal intentional exclusion; learners should avoid using it in casual notes where 'leave out' might be clearer and use omit with a concrete object (omit something from something).
Learning Tips
- Compare omit with leave out and notice tone differences.
- Practice with: omit a sentence, omit a detail, omit a name.
- Remember the object structure: omit something from something.
- Learn the forms: omits, omitting, omitted.
- Use omit to signal brevity or privacy in formal writing.
- Check for noun form: omission as the related noun.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'omit'?
A.Remove
B.Include
C.Change
D.Expand
Step 2: Usage
In which of the following sentences is 'omit' used correctly?
A.The report was concise, with no important details omitted.
B.She decided to add extra sugar to omit the bitterness from the recipe.
C.He will take out the trash and then water the plants.
D.They will include all the necessary information in the presentation.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which of the following is an antonym for 'omit'?
A.Add
B.Reduce
C.Include
D.Change
Step 4: Opposite Words
In a recipe, if you 'omit' an ingredient, what are you doing?
A.Keeping it
B.Removing it
C.Doubling it
D.Changing it
Step 5: Mastery
Explain a situation where it would be appropriate to 'omit' certain information.
A.When writing a comprehensive report
B.When filling out a job application
C.When summarizing a long text
D.When presenting a detailed presentation
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