Contains

8 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To have or hold something within boundaries or limits. It can also mean to control or restrain something from spreading or escalating.

“This bottle contains enough water to last you through the entire hike.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/kənˈteɪnz/

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Synonyms

holds includescomprisesencompasses

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Rich in common consonants 'N', 'T', 'S'; vowels 'O', 'A', 'I' provide excellent coverage

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Scrabble

8-letter word worth 10 points; common letters make it versatile for building on existing words

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Words you can make from Contains

Shorter words formed from the letters in “contains”.

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