contain - Meaning in Kannada

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contain - Meaning in Kannada

contain Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of contain in English

contain verb

1. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

   Synonyms

   arrest, check, hold back, stop, turn back

   Examples

   • "Arrest the downward trend"
   • "Check the growth of communism in South East Asia"
   • "Contain the rebel movement"
   • "Turn back the tide of communism"
2. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

   Synonyms

   check, control, curb, curb, hold in, hold, moderate

   Examples

   • "control your anger"
   • "hold your temper"
   • "hold your tongue"
   • "moderate your alcohol intake"
3. include or contain; have as a component

   Synonyms

   comprise, incorporate

   Examples

   • "A totally new idea is comprised in this paper"
   • "The record contains many old songs from the 1930's"
4. contain or hold; have within

   Synonyms

   bear, bear, carry, carry, hold

   Examples

   • "The canteen holds fresh water"
   • "The jar carries wine"
   • "This can contains water"
5. be capable of holding or containing

   Synonyms

   hold, take

   Examples

   • "The flask holds one gallon"
   • "This box won't take all the items"
6. be divisible by

   Example

   • "24 contains 6"

Synonyms of contain

• arrest, check, hold back, stop, turn back
• check, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate
• comprise, incorporate
• bear, carry, hold
• hold, take

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