Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contain
verb
/kənˈteɪn/
Definition
To hold something within; to have something inside.
Examples
- The box can contain up to twelve books.
- This recipe will contain chocolate and nuts.
- The bottle contains water.
Meaning
Contain refers to the ability of an object or space to hold or include something else within it.
Synonyms
- Include
- Hold
- Enclose
- Comprise
- Consist of
