Encase vs. Enclose — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Encase and Enclose
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Encase
To enclose in or as if in a case.
Enclose
To surround on all sides; close in
A valley that is enclosed by rugged peaks.
Encase
To enclose, as in a case.
Enclose
To fence in so as to prevent common use
Enclosed the pasture.
Encase
To inclose in or as if in a case. See Incase.
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Enclose
To build or equip with a roof and walls
Enclosed the deck for winter use.
Encase
Enclose in, or as if in, a case;
My feet were encased in mud
Enclose
To contain, especially so as to envelop or shelter
"Every one of those darkly clustered houses encloses its own secret" (Charles Dickens).
Enclose
To insert into the same envelope or package
Enclose a check with the order.
Enclose
(transitive) to surround with a wall, fence, etc.
To enclose lands
Enclose
(transitive) to insert into a container, usually an envelope or package
Please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope if you require a reply.
Enclose
To inclose. See Inclose.
Enclose
Enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering;
Fog enveloped the house
Enclose
Close in or confine
Enclose
Surround completely;
Darkness enclosed him
Enclose
Introduce;
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