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."
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