contain
/kənˈteɪn/
include; hold inside
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- 1.
To have something inside or as a part.
"This drink contains a lot of sugar."
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This drink contains a lot of sugar.
This drink contains a lot of sugar.
The book contains many useful tips.
The book contains many useful tips.
The folder contains all the project files.
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How do you pronounce contain?
contain is pronounced [/kənˈteɪn/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does contain mean?
contain means "include; hold inside". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is contain?
contain is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with contain?
Example: "This drink contains a lot of sugar." — used to mean "include; hold inside".
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