curb vs contain

contain vs curb

curb is a noun but contain is not a noun.

curb and contain both are verbs.

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

As verbs, curb and contain are synonyms defined as:

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

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

curb (noun)	contain (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

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

Difference between curb and contain

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