Contain meaning

What does “contain” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“contain” is a verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: include or contain; have as a component.

contain

include or contain; have as a component
“A totally new idea is comprised in this paper”
“The record contains many old songs from the 1930's”
Synonymsincorporate comprise
contain or hold; have within
“The jar carries wine”
“The canteen holds fresh water”
Synonymshold bear carry
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
“moderate your alcohol intake”
“hold your tongue”
Synonymscontrol hold in hold check curb moderate
be divisible by
“24 contains 6”
be capable of holding or containing
“This box won't take all the items”
“The flask holds one gallon”
Synonymstake hold
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
“Arrest the downward trend”
“Check the growth of communism in South East Asia”
Synonymscheck turn back arrest stop hold back

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University