contain meaning and definition

CONTAIN verb

Definition of contain (verb)

1. include or contain; have as a component
   • "A totally new idea is comprised in this paper"; "The record contains many old songs from the 1930's"
   • synonyms: comprise, incorporate
2. contain or hold; have within
   • "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water"
   • synonyms: bear, carry, hold
3. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
   • "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"
   • synonyms: check, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate
4. be divisible by
   • "24 contains 6"
5. be capable of holding or containing
   • "This box won't take all the items"; "The flask holds one gallon"
   • synonyms: hold, take
6. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
   • "Arrest the downward trend"; "Check the growth of communism in South East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism"
   • synonyms: arrest, check, hold back, stop, turn back