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The definition of contain
5 Definitions of: contain
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- verb, to hold or be capable of holding or including within a fixed limit or area
- verb, to keep (one's feelings, behaviour, etc) within bounds; restrain
- verb, to consist of; comprise
- verb, military to prevent (enemy forces) from operating beyond a certain level or area
- verb, maths a) to be a multiple of, leaving no remainder b) to have as a subset
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| Synonyms: | control, incorporate, hold, accommodate, enclose, include, embrace, comprise, embody, comprehend | And more... |
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