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src: wikipedia
- Definition
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- contain :include or contain; have as a component
- A totally new idea is comprised in this paper|The record contains many old songs from the 1930's
- contain :contain or hold; have within
- The jar carries wine|The canteen holds fresh water|This can contains water
- contain :lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- moderate your alcohol intake|hold your tongue|hold your temper|control your anger
- contain :be divisible by
- contain :be capable of holding or containing
- This box won't take all the items|The flask holds one gallon
- contain :hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
- Arrest the downward trend|Check the growth of communism in South East Asia|Contain the rebel movement|Turn back the tide of communism