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.
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The drink is containing high levels of sugar.
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The report is containing important information.
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The cake recipe is containing eggs and flour.
containing Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for containing
Phrases with containing
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.
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.
