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Definitions for contained
kənˈteɪndcon·tained
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Princeton's WordNet
contained(adj)
gotten under control
"the oil spill is contained"
Wiktionary
contained(Adjective)
Restricted in space.
The brush fire is now contained, if it doesn't jump the lines it will burn itself out.
Webster Dictionary
Contained
of Contain
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'contained' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2078
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'contained' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4669
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of contained in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of contained in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of contained in a Sentence
The summit itself is fairly stable, with continued seismic activity and a high likelihood of additional small explosions, the lava flow is contained within a channel flowing to the ocean with only minor outflows.
This will be tough on residents but if we act swiftly, the pain will be short and the outbreak contained quickly.
The employment situation is OK in the first quarter, but if the virus is not contained by end-March, then from the second quarter, we'll see a big round of layoffs.
George W. Bush, Speech to UN General Assembly, September 21, 2004:
The desire for freedom resides in every human heart. And that desire cannot be contained forever by prison walls, or martial laws, or secret police. Over time, and across the Earth, freedom will find a way.
Firefighters' quick action and hard work in the early stages meant the fire was contained to the roof and saved the rest of the building, fire crews will remain at the scene throughout the morning.
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