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Definition of omit

omit

/oʊˈmɪt/
o · mit
Adjective:omissible
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Past Simple:omitted
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Past Participle:omitted
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Present Participle:omitting
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• verb

1

To leave out or exclude someone or something, either intentionally or forgetfully.

Example

"The editor decided to omit several lengthy paragraphs to make the article more concise."

2

To fail or neglect to do something, especially a duty or customary action.

Example

"Please do not omit to lock the laboratory doors before leaving for the evening."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'omit' (to leave out or exclude) with 'emit' (to give off or discharge, such as light or sound).

• Rhymes for omit

• Nearby Words

ominously
ominousness
omission
omit
omittable
omnibus
omnipotence

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Late Middle English from Latin 'omittere', meaning 'to let go' or 'to disregard', formed from the prefix 'ob-' (down or away) and 'mittere' (to send).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Omit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/omit
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