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CONTAINED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Contained.

How to pronounce contained:

US

Contained - as an adjective satellite

Gotten under control

Example: "The oil spill is contained"

Contained - as a verb

To hold inside.

To include as a part.

To put constraint upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.

Example: "I'm so excited, i can hardly contain myself!"

(of a set etc.) to have as an element or subset.

Example: "A group contains a unique inverse for each of its elements."

To restrain desire; to live in continence or chastity.

Contained - as an adjective

Restricted in space.

Example: "The brush fire is now contained: if it doesn't jump the lines, it will burn itself out."

Example Sentences

"The contained fire was quickly extinguished."
"The contained virus did not spread to other individuals."
"The contained chemicals were safely stored in a secure facility."
"The contained information was classified and kept confidential."
"The contained anger simmered beneath the surface."
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Word Game Points

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

CONTAINED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is CONTAINED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contained is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTAINED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CONTAINED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contained is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTAINED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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