Hyphenation of contain

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word contain? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

con-tain

Definitions of contain:

1.
Include or contain
Have as a component A totally new idea is comprised in this paper The record contains many old songs from the 1930's
2.
Contain or hold
Have within The jar carries wine The canteen holds fresh water This can contains water
3.
Lessen the intensity of
Temper Hold in restraint Hold or keep within limits Moderate your alcohol intake Hold your tongue Hold your temper Control your anger
4.
Be divisible by
24 contains 6
5.
Be capable of holding or containing
This box won't take all the items The flask holds one gallon
6.
Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy
Check the expansion or influence of Arrest the downward trend Check the growth of communism in South East Asia Contain the rebel movement Turn back the tide of communism

Synonyms of contain:

verb incorporate, comprise, include
verb hold, bear, carry, include
verb control, hold in, hold, check, curb, moderate, restrain, suppress, keep, keep back, hold back
verb be
verb take, hold, be
verb check, turn back, arrest, stop, hold back, defend

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