contains

Meanings

• verb

  To hold or include something.

  - "The box contains several toys."
  - "The report contains valuable information."

• verb

  To have as a component or element.

  - "The salad contains lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers."
  - "The software contains several bugs that need fixing."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈteɪnz/
   
   
   
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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 contains
maintains , gains , pains

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Variants

List of all variants of contains 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', from 'tenir' 'to hold'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'contains' is used in computer programming to describe a data structure that holds or stores multiple values.

2. The largest known object in the universe is believed to be a star named UGC 11159-01152, which contains over 10 trillion suns.

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Related Concepts

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1. comprise: To include all parts or elements of something. For example, 'The United States comprises 50 states.'

2. encompass: To include or cover something completely. For example, 'The park encompasses a beautiful lake.'

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Culture

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In literature, 'contains' is often used metaphorically to describe the holding or inclusion of emotions or ideas. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', the character Hamlet says, 'My heart is in my hand, and I must give it to this lady, or lose it forever.' In this context, 'heart' represents the emotions that Hamlet holds within himself.

How to Memorize "contains"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a box with several objects inside. The box contains these objects.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'contains' with the idea of holding or including something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Can I have some apples?' to remember the meaning of 'contains'.

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