contain
contain
to have something inside
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contain with Russian translation
contain usage examples
В отчёте не содержится никаких ошибок.
The report does not contain any errors.
В отчёте может содержаться полезная информация.
The report may contain useful data.
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contain belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
contain synonyms
What's the difference between contain / include / hold / comprise / consist of / house
to have something inside; the basic verb for this meaning
The box contains old photographs.
Коробка содержит старые фотографии.
to make something part of a larger whole; not necessarily all of it inside
The price includes tax.
Цена включает налог.
This bottle holds one liter of water.
Эта бутылка вмещает один литр воды.
to be made up of parts; the whole contains the parts
The committee comprises ten members.
Комитет состоит из десяти членов.
to be made up of parts; focuses on composition rather than holding something inside
The class consists of twenty students.
В классе двадцать учеников.
to provide space or accommodation for something; more limited and often formal
The museum houses a large art collection.
В музее хранится большая коллекция произведений искусства.
to include a wide range of things; often used for broad or abstract scope
The course encompasses history, literature, and art.
Курс охватывает историю, литературу и искусство.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce contain and what this word means
contain translation: содержать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce contain
/kənˈteɪn/
contain translation
содержать
contain examples
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contain transcription
/kənˈteɪn/, /kənˈteɪn/
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contain meaning: what does it mean?
to have something inside
contain pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
contain is pronounced as /kənˈteɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
contain definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The report does not contain any errors. Translation: В отчёте не содержится никаких ошибок.
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