01 Word definition

contain

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Is CONTAIN a word?

Yes. CONTAIN is a 7-letter verb. include or contain; have as a component Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell CONTAIN?

C-O-N-T-A-I-N

CONTAIN contains 7 letters, begins with C, and ends with N.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. include or contain; have as a component

    “A totally new idea is comprised in this paper”

2verb

  1. contain or hold; have within

    “The jar carries wine”
Synonyms
incorporatecompriseholdbearcarry
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends12points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is CONTAIN spelled?

C1O2N3T4A5I6N7
Starts withCONFirst 3 letters
Ends withAINLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats N
Vowel balance3 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About CONTAIN.

How do you spell CONTAIN?

CONTAIN is spelled C-O-N-T-A-I-N. It contains 7 letters.