Contained
/kənˈteɪnd/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts9 letters
Definition of Contained
verb
- To hold inside.
- To include as a part.
- To put constraint upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.
"I'm so excited, I can hardly contain myself!"
- (of a set etc.) To have as an element or subset.
"A group contains a unique inverse for each of its elements."
- To restrain desire; to live in continence or chastity.
adjective
- Restricted in space.
"The brush fire is now contained: if it doesn't jump the lines, it will burn itself out."
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
encloseinholdcompriseembodyincorporatecontrolcurbrepressrestrainrestrictstifle
ANTONYMS
excludeomitreleasevent