Collocations for "contain"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "contain" in context.
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contain
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- contains [harmful, poisonous, additives]
- contains [liquid, water, gluten]
- contains [gasoline, acid, toxins]
- contains [a virus, bacteria]
- contains [clues, information, a message, details]
- the [contract, user agreement, letter] contains
- [found, known, designed] to contain
- [is thought, is said] to contain
- contained traces of [arsenic, lead, plutonium]
- the [test, sample, particulates] contained
- contained in a [jar, bucket, cage]
- (could not) contain her [excitement, joy, emotions]
- [could, can] barely contain my [excitement]
'contain' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):