contain
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/kənˈteɪn/contain
VERBDefinition of contain
If x contains y, y is in x.
Example: Did the envelope contain a letter?
If you contain something, you stop it from getting out.
Example: Molly was so happy should could barely contain her tears.
contain
EXAMPLESExamples of contain
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Did the envelope contain a letter?
Example sentence2
Each box contains enough food for a family of ten for about a week.
Example sentence3
Molly was so happy should could barely contain her tears.
Example sentence4
Firefighters are trying to contain the fire in an area away from houses.
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