Definitions
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)
comprise14incorporate15Contain or hold; have within
Example: "The jar carries wine"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear6carry10hold8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
include10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Example: "Moderate your alcohol intake"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
check16control9curb8hold8hold inmoderate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold backkeep10keep backrestrain8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be divisible by
Example: "24 contains 6"
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."
Word Game Points
Is CONTAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordCONTAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is CONTAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contain is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
