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contain

Pronunciation: [/kənˈteɪn/]

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contain: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use contain in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “holding within”

(verb) to have something inside or to keep something within something else. Like when you put your toys inside a box, the box contains them.

Example

The jar contains cookies for us to eat.

Example

The cup is empty and does not contain any liquid.

Example

What does the bag contain?

Context: “including”

(verb) to include something as a part of a whole. Like when you have a list of items and you want to make sure each item is on the list, you contain all the items.

Example

The book contains many interesting stories.

Example

This collection does not contain any rare coins.

Example

Does the package contain all the items we ordered?

How to pronounce contain

Pronunciation: [/kənˈteɪn/]

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