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- pronunciation:
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teIn
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
contains, containing, contained |
| definition 1: |
to hold or have within.
Cheese contains a good deal of salt.The building contains two sets of staircases.Wine contains more alcohol than beer.
- synonyms:
- hold
- similar words:
- carry, enclose, incorporate, surround
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| definition 2: |
to be able to hold or have within.
A tablespoon contains three teaspoons.- synonyms:
- accommodate, carry, hold
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| definition 3: |
to hold back or set limits on; establish boundaries for; restrict.
He struggled to contain his emotions.I couldn't contain my laughter after hearing that remark.The dogs are contained by a tall fence.- synonyms:
- control, hold, repress, restrain, suppress
- similar words:
- check, curb, inhibit, limit, stifle
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| definition 4: |
to have as components or contents; include.
The water molecule contains two hydrogen atoms.- synonyms:
- comprehend, comprise, have, include
- similar words:
- cover, embrace, encompass, incorporate
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| related words: |
cabin, cage, hold, involve, lodge, rein, restrict, swallow, withhold |
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| derivation: |
containable (adj.) |
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