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containing

[kənˈteɪnɪŋ]

containing Definition

  • 1holding or having within
  • 2including something as a part

Using containing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "containing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The box is containing all the books.

  • Example

    The drink is containing high levels of sugar.

  • Example

    The report is containing important information.

  • Example

    The cake recipe is containing eggs and flour.

containing Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with containing

  • a large ship designed to carry containers

    Example

    The container ship was carrying thousands of containers from China.

  • containment policy

    a foreign policy strategy used by the United States during the Cold War to prevent the spread of communism

    Example

    The containment policy was aimed at stopping the spread of communism in Europe.

  • self-contained

    able to function independently without outside help

    Example

    The apartment is self-contained, with its own kitchen and bathroom.

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Summary: containing in Brief

The verb 'containing' [kənˈteɪnɪŋ] means holding or having something within, including something as a part. It is often used to describe the contents of a container or a mixture, such as 'The drink is containing high levels of sugar.' 'Containing' can also be used in phrases like 'container ship,' referring to a large ship designed to carry containers, and 'self-contained,' meaning able to function independently.

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