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CONTAIN

(verb)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Contain.

How to pronounce contain:

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Contain - as a verb

Include or contain; have as a component

Example: "A totally new idea is comprised in this paper"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compriseincorporate

Contain or hold; have within

Example: "The jar carries wine"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bearcarryhold
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
include
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Example: "Moderate your alcohol intake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
checkcontrolcurbholdhold inmoderate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold backkeepkeep backrestrain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be divisible by

Example: "24 contains 6"

Be capable of holding or containing

Example: "This box won't take all the items"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holdtake

Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

Example: "Arrest the downward trend"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrestcheckhold backstopturn back
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defend
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The bottle contains 500 milliliters of water."
"The suitcase can contain up to 30 kilograms of clothes."
"The storage box contains old photographs and letters."
"Does the report contain all the necessary information?"
"Her speech contained a powerful message about equality."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is CONTAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is CONTAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contain is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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