contain vs curb

curb vs contain

contain is not a noun while curb is a noun.

contain and curb both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
contain	No	No	Yes	No
curb	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, contain and curb are synonyms defined as:

contain and curb: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Other synonyms of contain include check, control, hold, hold in, moderate.

contain (noun)	curb (noun)
	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
	an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
	a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

contain (verb)	curb (verb)
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of	place restrictions on
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits	keep to the curb
include or contain; have as a component	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
be divisible by
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing

Difference between contain and curb

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