Looking for the meaning of the word CONTAINING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CONTAINING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Contain
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French contenir, from Latin continere, from con- ‘altogether’ + tenere ‘to hold’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kənˈteɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
have or hold (someone or something) within
Short Definition:have or hold within
Examples:- the cigarettes were thought to contain cannabis
Definition:
control or restrain (oneself or a feeling)
Short Definition:control or restrain
Examples:- he must contain his hatred
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