containing

Meanings

• Verb

  The action of holding or keeping something within an enclosure or container.

  - "The box contains a valuable antique."
  - "The bottle contains water."
  - "The room contains many books."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
   
   
   
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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 containing
containing , maintaining , gaining , paining

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Variants

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

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

contains, contained, containing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'contenir', from 'tenir' - to hold.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'containing' is also used in the field of nuclear physics to describe the ability of a material to prevent the release of neutrons or gamma rays.

2. The largest container ever built was the 'Mega Gas Tank' in Japan, with a capacity of 2.5 million gallons.

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Related Concepts

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1. Container: An object used to hold or transport other objects.

2. Encapsulation: The practice of keeping the implementation details of an object hidden from other parts of the system.

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Culture

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In literature, 'containing' is often used metaphorically to describe the ability of a person or entity to control their emotions or actions. In art, it can be represented through various forms of containment, such as vases or urns.

How to Memorize "containing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a box with a lid. Imagine placing items inside the box and closing the lid to keep them contained.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'containing' with the image of a container or a holding vessel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Can't Open New Container' to remember the meaning of 'containing'.

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