Dictionary entryCEFR B1verb

contain

IPA pronunciation: /kənˈteɪn/

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Russian meaning

содержать, вмещать

English definition

To have something inside or include something as a part.

Example

This drink contains a lot of sugar.

Collocations

contain information
contain ingredients
contain a virus

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