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contained

Aussprache: [/kənˈteɪnd/]

Wort

Kontext: „physical space“

(adjective) when something is inside or enclosed within something else. Like when your toys are all inside a box or your sandwich is inside a lunchbox.

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All the ingredients needed for the recipe are contained in this box.

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The cat ran away and is no longer contained in the house.

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Is your favorite toy contained in the toy chest?

Kontext: „control“

(verb) to have or hold something within limits. Like when a teacher makes sure the classroom stays quiet, contained, and in order.

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The firefighters quickly contained the fire before it spread to other buildings.

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The virus spread rapidly and could not be contained by the medical team.

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How did the security team manage to contain the situation?

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