Contains

/kənˈteɪnz/

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

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:13 pts8 letters

Definition of Contains

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.

Anagrams of Contains

Exact Anagrams

4 words using all 8 letters:

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "contains" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

encloseinholdcompriseembodyincorporatecontrolcurbrepressrestrainrestrictstifle

ANTONYMS

excludeomitreleasevent