Meaning & use
contained
Held something within fixed limits, or kept something enclosed inside a space or container.
See it in a sentence
The report contained several errors that had to be corrected before publication.
Firefighters contained the blaze before it could spread to nearby buildings.
A note on using this word
As an adjective, contained can describe a calm, controlled manner, as in "she stayed remarkably contained under pressure."
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
releasedunleashed
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Calm and controlled in manner, not showing strong emotion even under pressure.
Despite the bad news, he remained contained and answered every question calmly.
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