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Meaning of contain in English
Pronunciation
/kənˈteɪn/
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Verb
contain
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French contenir, from Latin continere, from con-‘altogether’ + tenere‘to hold’
Definitions
1.
include or contain
Examples
« have as a component »
« A totally new idea is comprised in this paper »
« The record contains many old songs from the 1930's »
2.
contain or hold
Examples
« have within »
« The jar carries wine »
« The canteen holds fresh water »
« This can contains water »
3.
lessen the intensity of
Examples
« temper »
« hold in restraint »
« hold or keep within limits »
« moderate your alcohol intake »
« hold your tongue »
« hold your temper »
« control your anger »
4.
be divisible by
Examples
« 24 contains 6 »
5.
be capable of holding or containing
Examples
« This box won't take all the items »
« The flask holds one gallon »
6.
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy
Examples
« check the expansion or influence of »
« Arrest the downward trend »
« Check the growth of communism in Sout East Asia »
« Contain the rebel movement »
« Turn back the tide of communism »