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contained

UK
/kənˈteɪnd/
US
/kənˈteɪnd/

Translations

containedadjective
more contained
Comp.
most contained
Super.
UK
/kənˈteɪnd/
US
/kənˈteɪnd/
He gave a contained response to the criticism.
Он дал сдержанный ответ на критику.
The contained area was off-limits to the public.
Ограниченная зона была закрыта для публики.
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 old photographs.
Коробка содержит старые фотографии.
The auditorium can contain up to 500 people.
Аудитория может вмещать до 500 человек.
They tried to contain the spread of the virus.
Они пытались сдерживать распространение вируса.
Additional translations
охватывать
помещать
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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