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CONTAINS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Contains.

How to pronounce contains:

US

Contains - 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 box contains a variety of colorful toys."
"This article contains important information about the upcoming event."
"His bag contains a laptop, a notebook, and a pencil case."
"The recipe contains three cups of flour."
"The basket contains a dozen fresh eggs."
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Word Game Points

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

CONTAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is CONTAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is CONTAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contains is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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