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contain vs keep back

keep back vs contain

contain and keep back both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contain No No Yes No
keep back No No Yes No
As verbs, keep back is a hypernym of contain; that is, keep back is a word with a broader meaning than contain:
  • contain: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  • keep back: prevent the action or expression of
Other hypernyms of contain include hold back, keep, restrain.
contain (verb) keep back (verb)
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of prevent the action or expression of
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits hold back; refuse to hand over or share
include or contain; have as a component secure and keep for possible future use or application
be divisible by
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing
Difference between contain and keep back

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