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CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “contains”?
Estimated level
B1
intermediate
“contains” is roughly the #1489 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B1 level.
Meaning
verb. To put constraint upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.
Example: I'm so excited, I can hardly contain myself!
Similar words: enclose, inhold, comprise.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “contains” sits in the B1 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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