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containing
kuhn-TAY-nihng
Containing (noun) means the contents or ingredients held within something (used mainly as a describing form of "contain"). Example: “A jar containing pickles sat on the top shelf.”
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The contents or ingredients held within something (used mainly as a describing form of "contain").
"A jar containing pickles sat on the top shelf."
"A box containing old photographs was hidden under the bed."
"Choose a snack containing no nuts because of my allergy."
How to use containing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of "contain," usually describing what something holds inside it.
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What does “containing” mean?
The word “containing” means the contents or ingredients held within something (used mainly as a describing form of "contain"). In plain terms, the -ing form of "contain," usually describing what something holds inside it.
How do you pronounce “containing”?
“Containing” is pronounced kuhn-TAY-nihng (/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “containing” in a sentence?
Here is “containing” used in a sentence: “A jar containing pickles sat on the top shelf.”
What part of speech is “containing”?
“Containing” is a noun.
Is “containing” a common word?
“Containing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What does 'containing' mean?
Containing is the present-participle form of the verb contain. It describes what is held or included inside something — for example, 'a box containing books' means the box holds books. It points to the contents or ingredients within an object, substance, or space, rather than naming a separate thing itself.
How do you use 'containing' in a sentence?
Use containing to introduce what is held inside something, usually right after the noun it describes: 'a bottle containing water,' 'a file containing records,' or 'a meal containing nuts.' It works like a shortened form of 'that contains,' linking an object to its contents, ingredients, or components.
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