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containing

v.
A2 Elementary US //kənˈteɪnɪŋ// UK //kəntˈeɪnɪŋ// con·tain·ing

v. having something inside. You use this when one thing holds another thing within it.

v. holding or having within; to have as a constituent part or ingredient.


SIMPLE

The box is containing all my old books.

CONTEXTUAL

The police found a suspicious envelope containing a mysterious white powder and several handwritten notes.

COMPLEX

A balanced diet containing a variety of whole grains, lean proteins, and leafy greens is essential for maintaining long-term cardiovascular health.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. It is often used in the present participle form ('containing') to function as an adjective or to introduce a reduced relative clause.

Pitfall

The jar containing of honey.The jar containing honey.The verb 'contain' is transitive and does not take the preposition 'of', unlike the verb 'consist'.

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