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Vocabulary Entry
contained
|verb • adjective
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V
verb
Held inside limits; kept in check or under control.
Example Sentences
"The fire was contained quickly."
"She contained her excitement."
"The spill was contained by the crew."
A
adjective
Kept calm and under control.
Example Sentences
"He remained contained during the meeting."
"Her response was calm and contained."
"The speaker seemed contained despite the news."