contain

/kənˈteɪn/verb
Elementary
1

To hold inside.

2

To include as a part.

3

To put constraints upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.

4

To have as an element or subset.

5

To restrain desire; to live in continence or chastity.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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