What does CONTAIN mean?
- Pronunciation
- /kənˈteɪn/
- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Words With Friends score
- 12
- How common
- Common
Meaning
verb
- include or contain; have as a component“A totally new idea is comprised in this paper”
- contain or hold; have within“The jar carries wine”
- lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits“moderate your alcohol intake”
- be divisible by“24 contains 6”
- be capable of holding or containing“This box won't take all the items”
- hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of“Arrest the downward trend”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
contains10containing13
Anagrams of CONTAIN
actinon9
Words inside CONTAIN
73 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is CONTAIN a valid word in word games?
CONTAIN is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is CONTAIN worth?
CONTAIN is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 12 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from CONTAIN?
73 other words, including TO, IN, IT and ON.