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=== Pronunciation ===
* {{US}} {{enPR|kən-tān'}}, {{IPA|/kənˈteɪn/}}, {{SAMPA|/k@n"teIn/}}
* {{audio|en-ca-contain.ogg|CA}}
* {{hyph|con|tain}}

== Verb ==
{{verb}}
{{AVL}}
# {{transitive}} If <math>x</math> contains <math>y</math>, <math>y</math> is in <math>x</math>.
#: ''Did the envelope '''contain''' a letter?''
#: ''Each box '''contains''' enough food for a family of ten for about a week.''
#: ''The opinions '''contained''' in this report are the private opinions of the authors.''
#: ''The plant's leaves have a rich lemon smell and '''contain''' compounds that can keep away insects.''
#: ''Some building materials '''contain''' a high percentage of recycled material.''
#: ''Tea contains substances called antioxidants that can help keep cells healthy.''
#: ''A big part of Mississippi's history is '''contained''' in those files.''
# {{transitive}} If you '''contain''' something, you stop it from getting out.
#: ''Molly was so happy should could barely '''contain''' her tears.''
#: ''Firefighters are trying to '''contain''' the fire in an area away from houses.''

=== Related words ===
* [[container]]
* [[containment]]