Definition of contain

• include or contain; have as a component; "A totally new idea is comprised in this paper"; "The record contains many old songs from the 1930s"
• contain or hold; have within; "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water"
• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"