What does Contain Mean?

Definitions

Definition as Verb
  • be divisible by
  • hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
  • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  • contain or hold; have within
  • include or contain; have as a component
  • be capable of holding or containing

Examples

  • "24 contains 6"
  • "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"
  • "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water"
  • "A totally new idea is comprised in this paper"; "The record contains many old songs from the 1930's"
  • "This box won't take all the items"; "The flask holds one gallon"

Part of Speech

Verb