Pronunciation

/kənˈteɪn/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of having or containing something within oneself or a container. “The box contains all the books.”
2. The state or quality of being included or enclosed. “The solution contains a high concentration of salt.”
3. Possessing or possessing the information, ingredients, or elements necessary for a particular purpose. “The meal contained all the essential nutrients.”

Verb

1. To hold or have something inside; enclose or be filled with. “The jar contains jam.”
2. To include or incorporate within a larger whole. “This report contains several key findings.”
3. To be made up of or consist of (a specific component). “The recipe contains five main ingredients.”

Adjective

1. Having the ability to hold or accommodate. “A large container can contain a lot of liquid.”
2. Containing a specified substance or information. “The database contains sensitive data.”

Adverb

1. In a manner that includes or encompasses. “The meeting contained many important discussions.”

Phrases

• “Contains within” implies containment or inclusion.
• “To exclude or exclude from containing” means to not include or have something.
• “Content is the material that a container holds.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The garden contains a variety of colorful flowers.”
• Verb: “The backpack contains all her textbooks and a laptop.”
• Adjective: “The book’s contents are carefully organized.”
• Adverb: “Her lecture contained valuable insights on the subject.”

Synonyms

• Holds
• Holds within
• Has
• Includes
• Comprises
• Stays
• Encloses
• Bears
• Houses