Contain vs. Consist

Contain vs. Consist — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Contain and Consist

Containverb

(transitive) To hold inside.

Consistverb

To be.

Containverb

(transitive) To include as a part.

Consistverb

To exist.

Containverb

(transitive) To put constraint upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.

I'm so excited, I can hardly contain myself!

Consistverb

To be comprised or contained

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Containverb

To have as an element or subset.

A group contains a unique inverse for each of its elements.If that subgraph contains the vertex in question then it must be spanning.

Consistverb

To be composed, formed, or made up (of).

The greeting package consists of some brochures, a pen, and a notepad.

Containverb

To restrain desire; to live in continence or chastity.

Consistnoun

(rail transport) A lineup or sequence of railroad carriages or cars, with or without a locomotive, that form a unit.

The train's consist included a baggage car, four passenger cars, and a diner.

Containverb

include or contain; have as a component;

A totally new idea is comprised in this paperThe record contains many old songs from the 1930's

Consistverb

originate (in);

The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country
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Containverb

contain or hold; have within;

The jar carries wineThe canteen holds fresh waterThis can contains water

Consistverb

have its essential character; be comprised or contained in; be embodied in;

The payment consists in foodWhat does love consist in?

Containverb

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits;

moderate your alcohol intakehold your tonguehold your tempercontrol your anger

Consistverb

be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous;

Desires are to be satisfied only so far as consists with an approved end

Containverb

be divisible by;

24 contains 6

Consistverb

be composed of;

The land he conquered comprised several provincesWhat does this dish consist of?

Containverb

be capable of holding or containing;

This box won't take all the itemsThe flask holds one gallon

Containverb

hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of;

Arrest the downward trendCheck the growth of communism in Sout East AsiaContain the rebel movementTurn back the tide of communism