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contains

verb
kuhn-TAYNZ/kənˈteɪnz/

1 meaning of contains

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  1. 1
    verb
    Third-person singular simple present of contain. Use this form after he, she, or it.

    This box contains all my old photos.

    The drink contains a lot of sugar.

    Note

contains is a form of contain

contain, verb: To have something as one of its parts, like a book with pictures or a list with names. Full entry

Forms
containcontains he/she/itcontaining -ing formcontained past tense, past participle
Spelling
contain → contains: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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