Contain vs. Consist

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
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'sConsistverb
originate (in);
The problems dwell in the social injustices in this countryContainverb
contain or hold; have within;
The jar carries wineThe canteen holds fresh waterThis can contains waterConsistverb
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 angerConsistverb
be consistent in form, tenor, or character; be congruous;
Desires are to be satisfied only so far as consists with an approved endContainverb
be divisible by;
24 contains 6Consistverb
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 gallonContainverb
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