Word
containing
Phoneticscon·tain·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
UK/kəntˈeɪnɪŋ/
Definitions
01holding something inside
A2 · Elementary
v. having something inside or as a part of it.
v. functioning as a verb of inclusion, indicating that one entity holds or comprises another.
“She found an old box containing letters from her grandfather.”
“The laboratory technician handled the vial containing the volatile chemical with extreme caution, ensuring the seal remained intact throughout the procedure.”
02controlling a feeling
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. keeping a feeling or a situation under control so it does not spread or get worse.
v. restraining or controlling an emotion, or preventing the expansion of a physical threat.
“He had a hard time containing his excitement when he heard the news.”
“The emergency services focused their efforts on containing the fire within the warehouse to prevent it from reaching the adjacent residential blocks.”
Synonyms
03the things inside
C1 · Advanced Plural noun Formal · Technical
n. the items or substances held inside a container.
n. the contents of a vessel or space; typically used in the plural form in this sense.
“The customs officer checked the containings of the wooden crate.”
“A detailed inventory of the containings of the ancient tomb was compiled by the archaeological team before any items were moved to the museum.”
Usage
Usually appears in the plural form 'containings' in formal or technical inventories.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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