contain (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /kənˈteɪn/
Definition
To have or hold something inside.
Examples
This bottle can contain one liter of water.
The gift box contained a beautiful necklace.
Does this bag contain any sharp objects?
How to Use contain
- contain something (collocation)
- To have something inside. — "The box will contain your new shoes."
- contain yourself (idiom)
- To control your emotions. — "He found it difficult to contain himself when he heard the news."
- contain the spread (collocation)
- To stop something from spreading further. — "The government is trying to contain the spread of the virus."
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