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Definition of contained - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
limitationrestricted in space or extent
- The fire was contained within the building.
2.
controlledkept under control or within limits
- Her emotions were contained during the meeting..
Expressions with contained
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having everything needed inside and not needing outside help
The self-contained device works without any external power.
Origin of contained
Latin, con (together) + tenere (to hold)
Terms with contained included in their meaning
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in container
what is contained within something
storage
items contained within something like a box or bag
contents
quantity contained in a jar
delivery
quantity or amount of something, usually wrapped or contained
outdoors
self-contained toilet for camping or outdoor activities
room heating
self-contained device used to heat a room or area
packaging
contained or sold in a bottle
exposure
reveal something hidden or contained
container
contained within a glass container
storage
contained in a jar
acr: Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
equipment allowing people to breathe underwater
farming
enclosure for keeping sheep safely contained
general
amount of useful facts or knowledge contained in a message or source
technology
not contained in the main computer system
metaphor
self-contained environment isolated from outside
inherent
contained within the nature of something
inclusion
included or contained within something
enclosed
contained within a structure
quality
to be inherent or contained as a quality or feature
nutrition
number of calories contained in a specific food or drink item
housing
self-contained housing space designed for one household with basic living facilities
hidden meaning
contained within but not openly expressed
urban planning
small town near a big city, often self-contained or dependent
packaging
contained within one book or package
Examples of contained in a sentence
Her excitement was contained, showing only a slight smile. The situation was contained quickly by the authorities. The fire was contained before it could spread further.
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- French:contenu, maîtrisé, ...
- German:eingedämmt, kontrolliert, ...
- Italian:confinato, controllato, ...
- Spanish:limitado, contenido, ...
- Portuguese:confinado, controlado, ...
- Chinese:受限制的, 克制的, ...
- Japanese:制限された, 抑制された, ...
- Arabic:مَحْصُور, محكوم, ...
- Hebrew:תָּחוּם, מֵאוּפָּק, ...
- Russian:ограниченный, сдержанный, ...
- Ukrainian:обмежений, контрольований, ...
- Hindi:नियंत्रित, संयमित, ...
Definition of contain - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
hold insidehave or hold within
- The box contains old photographs..
2.
inclusioninclude something as a part of a whole
- The book contains several interesting chapters.
3.
limit spreadcontrol or prevent the spread of something
- They worked hard to contain the fire.
4.
psychologyRare restrain one's emotions or behaviorRare
- She couldn't contain her excitement.
Expressions with contain
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encompass a wide range of elements
The novel contains multitudes, from romance to mystery.
control or hold back feelings of excitement
She could hardly contain her excitement during the surprise party.
stop yourself from acting, speaking, or showing strong feelings
She could barely contain herself when they announced her promotion.
Origin of contain
Latin, con (together) + tenere (hold)
Examples of contain in a sentence
The jar contains homemade jam. The package contains all necessary components. His speech contained several key points. Efforts to contain the virus were successful. The government struggled to contain the protests. He tried to contain his anger during the meeting.
It's hard to contain laughter sometimes.
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- French:contenir, comprendre, ...
- German:enthalten, umfassen, ...
- Italian:contenere, includere, ...
- Spanish:contener, incluir, ...
- Portuguese:guardar, incluir, ...
- Chinese:包含, 包括, ...
- Japanese:含む, 包含する, ...
- Arabic:اِحْتَوَى, تَضَمَّنَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָכִיל, לִכְלוֹל, ...
- Russian:вмещать, включать, ...
- Ukrainian:містити, включати, ...
- Hindi:में होना, शामिल करना, ...
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