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damp vs contain

contain vs damp

damp is a noun but contain is not a noun.

damp is an adjective but contain is not an adjective.

damp and contain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
damp Yes Yes Yes No
contain No No Yes No
As verbs, contain is a hypernym of damp; that is, contain is a word with a broader meaning than damp:
  • damp: restrain or discourage
  • contain: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Other hypernyms of damp include check, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate.
damp (noun) contain (noun)
a slight wetness
damp (adjective) contain (adjective)
slightly wet
damp (verb) contain (verb)
lessen in force or effect hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
restrain or discourage include or contain; have as a component
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping be divisible by
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing
Difference between damp and contain

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