contain

Meanings

• Verb

  To hold or keep something within an enclosure or container.

  - "The box contains several toys."
  - "The vase contains water and flowers."

• Verb

  To include or have something as a part of something else.

  - "The report contains new information."
  - "The novel contains many interesting characters."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈteɪn/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

exclude , omit , release , vent

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Synonyms

enclose , inhold , comprise , embody , incorporate , inhold , control , curb , repress , restrain , restrict , stifle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with contain
maintain , rain , chains , gains , pains

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Variants

List of all variants of contain that leads to same result
contain , containable , contained , containing , contains

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Forms

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contained, containing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'contenir' meaning 'to hold, contain'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'contain' is derived from the Latin word 'continere', which means 'to hold together'.

2. In chemistry, the term 'containment' is used to describe the ability of a container to prevent the release of hazardous materials.

3. The term 'containment pond' is used to describe a large body of water used to store radioactive waste.

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Related Concepts

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1. Container: A receptacle or enclosure used to hold or store things.

2. Set Theory: A branch of mathematics that deals with sets, which are collections of distinct objects.

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Culture

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Contain is a common English word used in various contexts, including physics, mathematics, and everyday language. In physics, contain refers to the ability of a container to hold or enclose a substance or material. In mathematics, contain is used to describe sets and their relationships. In everyday language, contain is used to describe the inclusion of one thing within another.

How to Memorize "contain"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a box with a lid. The box contains several items. Visualize the items being placed inside the box and the lid being closed to keep them safe and secure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'contain' with the image of a container or a box. Remember that a container holds or includes something within it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Can I Contain?' to remember the meaning of the word. 'C' stands for 'Can', 'I' stands for 'I', and 'Contain' stands for 'can hold or include'.

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