contained (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈteɪnd/

Definition

To have or hold something within; to include or comprise.

Examples

• The report contained all the necessary data.

• The jar contained a small amount of jam.

• His speech contained a hidden warning.

How to Use contained

contain in (prepositional phrase)

To have something inside or as part of something larger. — "The key was contained in a small velvet pouch."

contain within (prepositional phrase)

To be held or kept inside a specific boundary or limit. — "All the necessary components were contained within the box."

contain oneself (idiom)

To control one's emotions or reactions. — "He could barely contain himself when he heard the good news."

Synonyms of contained

Words with a similar meaning to contained:

• held
• included
• comprised
• enclosed

Antonyms of contained

Words with the opposite meaning to contained:

• released
• excluded

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