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contained

Pronunciation: [/kənˈteɪnd/]

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contained: meanings and example sentences

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

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

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

Example

Is your favorite toy contained in the toy chest?

Context: “control”

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

Example

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

Example

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

Example

How did the security team manage to contain the situation?

How to pronounce contained

Pronunciation: [/kənˈteɪnd/]

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