contained

Meanings

• Verb

  The action of holding or keeping something within confines or limits.

  - "The box contained the fragile glass vases."
  - "The container held the water for the garden."

• Noun

  A state of being held within or enclosed by something.

  - "The bird was in a contained state while being transported."
  - "The city was contained within the walls."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈteɪnd/
   
   
   
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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 contained
contain , maintain , sustain

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Variants

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contained , contain , containable , containing , contains , self-contained , self-containedly , self-containedness , self-containednesses , self-containment , self-containments

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Forms

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contains, contained, containing

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Etymology

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From Old French contenir, from tenir to hold, keep

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Trivia

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1. The word 'contained' is derived from the Old French word 'tenir', which means 'to hold'.

2. In chemistry, a container is used to hold a substance or reactant during a chemical reaction.

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Related Concepts

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1. Container: A receptacle for holding or storing things

2. Enclosure: A structure built to surround and protect something

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Culture

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Contained is a common word in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, it is used metaphorically to describe emotions and feelings being held in check. In art, it can refer to the use of a frame to contain an image. In music, it can refer to the use of a rhythm or melody that contains or holds together the rest of the music.

How to Memorize "contained"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a box with a lid that holds or contains something. Visualize the action of putting an object into the box.
   - Visualize the opposite action of taking an object out of the box.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'contained' with the word 'holding'. Think of holding something in your hands or keeping something within a container.
   - Associate the word 'contained' with the word 'enclosed'. Think of something being surrounded by walls or a fence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Can I contain it?' to help remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mental image of a container holding or enclosing something.

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