containing

Holding within bounds

Containing is the present participle of contain—to hold within, include, or keep under control.

Something containing a substance has that substance inside it: a bottle containing water, foods containing gluten.

The word often introduces what's inside: a box containing old photographs.

Containing can also mean restraining: She had difficulty containing her anger.

inclusive

comprehensive

Including all elements

all-inclusive · integrative · holistic · complete · broad · wide-ranging · extensive · sweeping · covering · spanning

enclosure

enclosure

Confined, bordered space

fence · wall · cage · corral · pen · coop · paddock · compartment · chamber · cell

restraint

control

Authority to direct

restrain · limit · constrain · inhibit · regulate · manage · rein · restrict · moderate · confine

capacity

volume

Amount of space filled

  • spaceUnoccupied area or interval
  • roomEnclosed interior area
  • storageSpace for keeping goods

limit · extent · dimensions · size · maximum · fill · load · measure · quantity · amount

enveloping

surround

Enclose on every side

  • encaseSurround on all sides
  • cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
  • wrapEnclose by winding around

enclose · enfold · engulf · envelope · encircle · encompass · sheath · shroud · cloak · mantle

holding

grasp

Seize or understand

keep · preserve · store · house · accommodate · carry · bear · support · secure · harbor

Categories
Opposites
inclusion vs. exclusion

containingexcluding

Leaving something out

omitting · lacking · missing · eliminating · excepting

holding vs. releasing

containingreleasing

Allowing to escape

spilling · leaking · emptying · discharging · emitting

restraint vs. freedom

containingunleashing

Setting free forcefully

releasing · freeing · expressing · spreading · letting loose

Phrases
Family

contain, contact, container, contained, contains, containers, containment, contaminants, contain multitudes

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G