Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tain
verb
/teɪn/
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Definition
To hold or keep something.
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Examples
- She will tain the important documents in a safe place.
- The student tried to tain focus during the lecture.
- It’s important to tain warmth during the winter months.
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Meaning
Tain refers to an act of retaining or maintaining possession of something. It can also imply a sense of containment.
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Synonyms
- retain
- maintain
- keep