contain

verb
[L3951]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : contain
  • simple present, singular, third person : contains
  • simple past : contained
  • present participle : containing
  • past participle : contained

Senses

  • to have as constituent parts

    • The following items are contained in this document.

  • to keep under control

    • She contained her disappointment to her children.

  • to have capacity for, or capable of holding

    • By law, this room can safely contain only 100 persons.

  • to have as contents or include within its scope

    • This box contains toys