contained; containing; contains
1
: to keep within limits: such as
c
: to follow successfully a policy of containment toward
efforts to contain Communism
d
: to prevent (an enemy or opponent) from advancing or from making a successful attack
2
: to restrain oneself
Examples of contain in a Sentence
The room was barely big enough to contain everyone who came to the meeting.
The book contains over 200 recipes.
The article contains information on how to plan your retirement.
foods that contain a high level of fat
The movie contains something for both children and adults.
State health officials have succeeded in containing the virus.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Fires were contained, and no casualties were reported.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Apr. 2025
More on the Pharr International Bridge There were 300 packages that altogether contained 1,635 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside a trailer, border protection said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Before the game, Lyon midfielder Lindsey Heaps had questioned whether Arsenal, or any club, could contain their formidable front three of Kadidiatou Diani, Melchie Dumornay and Tabitha Chawinga.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for contain
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“Contain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contain. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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