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What does contain mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word contain? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To hold inside.
  2. (transitive) To include as a part.
  3. (transitive) To put constraint upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.
  4. (mathematics) To have as an element or subset.
  5. (obsolete, intransitive) To restrain desire; to live in continence or chastity.
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They are said to contain no additives, preservatives, sweeteners, or salt and are free of wheat, corn and soy.
A seedless variety has been reported from China, but most date plums contain numerous brown, flattened seeds.
However, lots of frequent small breastfeedings are likely to contain more foremilk than hindmilk which apparently can make baby much more gassy.
The fields were thought to contain pre-historic hut circles dating from around the Iron or Bronze Age.
Their Excellencies would never allow me to return to the prison if I was found to be unable to contain the criminals sent there.
Also, do not use paints or stains that contain lead or toxic wood preservatives.

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