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take vs contain

contain vs take

take is a noun but contain is not a noun.

take and contain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take Yes No Yes No
contain No No Yes No
As verbs, take and contain are synonyms defined as:
  • take and contain: be capable of holding or containing
Other synonyms of take include hold.
take (noun) contain (noun)
the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
take (verb) contain (verb)
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect include or contain; have as a component
ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial be divisible by
be seized or affected in a specified way contain or hold; have within
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives be capable of holding or containing
be a student of a certain subject
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
accept or undergo, often unwillingly
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
make a film or photograph of something
lay claim to; as of an idea
obtain by winning
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
get into one's hands, take physically
have sex with; archaic use
occupy or take on
travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
head into a specified direction
take somebody somewhere
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
proceed along in a vehicle
experience or feel or submit to
take into one's possession
conquer by force
buy, select
engage for service under a term of contract
receive or obtain regularly
receive willingly something given or offered
require (time or space)
admit into a group or community
to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
make use of or accept for some purpose
assume, as of positions or roles
carry out
develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
require as useful, just, or proper
be designed to hold or take
have with oneself; have on one's person
be capable of holding or containing
Difference between take and contain

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