Contained

/kənˈteɪnd/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Contained

verb

  1. To hold inside.
  2. To include as a part.
  3. To put constraint upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.

    "I'm so excited, I can hardly contain myself!"

  4. (of a set etc.) To have as an element or subset.

    "A group contains a unique inverse for each of its elements."

  5. To restrain desire; to live in continence or chastity.

adjective

  1. Restricted in space.

    "The brush fire is now contained: if it doesn't jump the lines, it will burn itself out."

Anagrams of Contained

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

encloseinholdcompriseembodyincorporatecontrolcurbrepressrestrainrestrictstifle

ANTONYMS

excludeomitreleasevent