English dictionary
contain
verbAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
verb
- lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
verb
- include or contain; have as a component
verb
- contain or hold; have within
verb
- be capable of holding or containing
verb
- be divisible by
Example sentences
Arrest the downward trend
Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
Contain the rebel movement
Turn back the tide of communism
moderate your alcohol intake
hold your tongue
hold your temper
control your anger
A totally new idea is comprised in this paper
The record contains many old songs from the 1930's
The jar carries wine
The canteen holds fresh water
This can contains water
This box won't take all the items
The flask holds one gallon
24 contains 6