Literal meaning:
* The box contains a treasure map and a compass.
* This bottle contains 1000ml of water.
* The library contains millions of books.
Figurative meaning:
* Her speech contained a powerful message about equality.
* The movie contained several scenes of violence.
* The article contained many errors and inaccuracies.
In different contexts:
* Contain your excitement! (meaning to control)
* The dam helps to contain the floodwaters. (meaning to hold back)
* The police were able to contain the riots. (meaning to limit or restrict)
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