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contained

UK
/kənˈteɪnd/
US
/kənˈteɪnd/

Translations

containedadjective
more contained
Comp.
most contained
Super.
UK
/kənˈteɪnd/
US
/kənˈteɪnd/
maîtriséSe dit d’une situation ou d’un phénomène maintenu sous contrôle, sans débordement.
The situation was contained and did not escalate further.
La situation était maîtrisée et n’a pas dégénéré davantage.
contenuSe dit d’une attitude, d’une expression ou d’un comportement retenu, sobre, marqué par la maîtrise de soi.
Her contained demeanor during the meeting impressed everyone.
Son attitude contenue pendant la réunion a impressionné tout le monde.
Synonyms
controlled
restrained
limited
enclosed
confined
Antonyms
uncontained
unrestrained
containverb

contained

Past Simple

contained
Past Simple
contained
Past Participle
containing
Gerund
UK
/kənˈteɪn/
US
/kənˈteɪn/
The box contains several old photographs.
La boîte contient plusieurs vieilles photos.
Additional translations
contenirEn parlant d’une émotion, d’un rire ou d’une réaction à maîtriser.
contenirAu sens de limiter la propagation ou l’augmentation.
Synonyms
hold
include
enclose
comprise
consist of
incorporate
encompass
Antonyms
release
exclude
let go

Definitions

containedadjective
Kept under control or within limits.
The situation was contained and did not escalate further.
Having or showing restraint or self-control.
Her contained demeanor during the meeting impressed everyone.
containverb
To have or hold within; to include or encompass.
The box contains several old photographs.
To keep (an emotion, expression, or activity) under control; restrain.
She struggled to contain her laughter during the solemn ceremony.
To prevent from spreading or increasing.
The government implemented measures to contain the outbreak.
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