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Definition of containing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
holdinghaving something inside or within
- The box is containing various tools.
2.
restraintholding within limits or boundaries
- The containing wall prevents flooding.
Noun, plural
contentsRare things held inside a container or spaceRare
- The containing of the envelope included a faded photograph and a receipt.
Expressions with containing
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having all necessary components within itself
The self-containing unit includes a battery and a charger.
having lead as part of its material
This paint is lead-containing and should be handled carefully.
Origin of containing
Latin, continere (to hold together)
Terms with containing included in their meaning
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home fixture
room containing a bathtub or shower
ingredient
made with or containing cocoa-based ingredients
no content
containing nothing
capacity
containing as much as possible or allowed
restroom
room used for personal hygiene often containing a sink
quantity
containing 96 items in total
beverages
drink containing ethanol, often intoxicating
publication
magazine or book containing narrative artwork in sequential panels
fruit
central part of certain fruits containing seeds
food
containing a lot of animal or plant oils
contains something
containing something within
collection
group or set containing 14 items
product
material or file containing captured audio or video
food
not containing meat or fish
food
containing fruit or fruit flavoring
organization
list containing many items
lower fat
milk containing less fat than whole milk
food
containing spices or seasoned with spices
educational material
book containing exercises and problems for students
substance
related to or containing alcohol
cooking
remove the central seed-containing part of a fruit
technology
file containing text or graphics on a computer
construction
structure supporting or containing something
flavorful
containing a large amount of fat, spices, sugar, etc
Examples of containing in a sentence
The jar is containing homemade jam. The containing measures kept the crowd in check. Containing rules ensure the safety of the event. The containings of the safe were logged before the estate was settled. She spilled the containings of her backpack across the kitchen table.
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- French:contenant, contenu, ...
- German:enthaltend, Inhalt, ...
- Italian:contenente, contenuto, ...
- Spanish:que contiene, contenido, ...
- Portuguese:contendo, conteúdo, ...
- Chinese:内含, 内容物, ...
- Japanese:含んでいる, 中身, ...
- Arabic:مُحْتَوٍ, مُحْتَوَيَات, ...
- Hebrew:מֵכִיל, תְּכוּלָה, ...
- Russian:содержащий, содержимое, ...
- Ukrainian:що містить, вміст, ...
- Hindi:अपने भीतर कुछ रखे हुए, सामग्री, ...
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.
View all translations of contain
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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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