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contain

/kən'teɪn/

Synonyms of contain Antonyms of contain Examples of contain Usage of contain Parts of contain Definition that contains contain Words sounding like contain Explanation of contain

verb
be capable of holding or containing
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hold take

type of:
be
verb
include or contain; have as a component
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"The record contains many old songs from the 1930's"

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comprise incorporate

type of:
include
verb
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
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check control curb hold hold in moderate

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hold back restrain keep back keep
verb
contain or hold; have within
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"This can contains water"

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bear carry hold

type of:
include
verb
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
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arrest check hold back stop turn back

type of:
defend
verb
be divisible by
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"24 contains 6"

type of:
be

Examples of contain

"The record contains many old songs from the 1930's"
"This can contains water"
"24 contains 6"