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What does contain mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word contain? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To hold inside.
  2. (transitive) To include as a part.
  3. (transitive) To put constraint upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.
  4. (mathematics) To have as an element or subset.
  5. (obsolete, intransitive) To restrain desire; to live in continence or chastity.
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The fields were thought to contain pre-historic hut circles dating from around the Iron or Bronze Age.
Their Excellencies would never allow me to return to the prison if I was found to be unable to contain the criminals sent there.
However, lots of frequent small breastfeedings are likely to contain more foremilk than hindmilk which apparently can make baby much more gassy.
I believe that all the products contain preservatives, chemicals, food coloring and corn syrup.
Danaids are large, robust butterflies that contain some of the longest-lived butterflies in the world.
Half of the company's products also contain inulin, a natural dietary fiber and prebiotic.

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