Contain | Mean of contain in English Dictionary
/kənˈteɪn/
- Verb
- to have (something) inside
- The box contains [=holds] an assortment of old papers.
- The room was barely big enough to contain everyone who came to the meeting.
- to have or include (something)
- The book contains over 200 recipes.
- The article contains information on how to plan your retirement.
- foods that contain a high level of fat
- The movie contains something for both children and adults.
- to keep (something) from spreading
- Firefighters contained the wildfires.
- State health officials have succeeded in containing the virus.
- to keep (a feeling or yourself) under control
- The children could barely contain their excitement as the day of the festival drew near.
- When she saw that they were all safe, she could not contain herself [=control her feelings] and broke into tears of relief.
Những từ liên quan với CONTAIN
comprise, enclose, stop, collect, involve, encompass, cool, comprehend, incorporate, seat, compose, accommodate, embody