Contain vs Encompass

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Contain

Top 1000 (très courant)A2verb

Encompass

Top 3000 (courant)C1verb
Le plus courant: Contain
 ContainEncompass
Prononciation🇬🇧 /["/kənˈteɪn/","/kənˈteɪnz/","/kənˈteɪnd/","/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈteɪn/","/kənˈteɪnz/","/kənˈteɪnd/","/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/","/ɪnˈkʌmpəsɪz/","/ɪnˈkʌmpəst/","/ɪnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/","/ɪnˈkʌmpəsɪz/","/ɪnˈkʌmpəst/","/ɪnˈkʌmpəsɪŋ/"]/
SensTo hold or keep something inside.To include or cover something completely.
ExempleThe box can contain many toys.The job encompasses a wide range of responsibilities.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 1000 (très courant)Top 3000 (courant)
Niveau CEFRA2C1
Nature grammaticaleverbverb
Collocationscontain a substance, contain feelings, contain information, contain an outbreak, contain a fireencompass a range, encompass various elements, encompass ideas, encompass different cultures, encompass multiple factors
Antonymesrelease, exclude, freeexclude, omit, leave out
Erreurs fréquentes'Contain' is often confused with 'include' — understanding the difference in implying limits is key., Some learners may forget to use 'contain' with proper objects., Mistakenly using 'contained' as an intransitive verb.Confusing with 'comprise' which has a slightly different meaning., Using 'encompass' with an incorrect subject (e.g., not using it with things that cannot be included).
Notes d'usageUse 'contain' when discussing physical objects, substances, or abstract concepts like emotions. It's not typically used for non-physical situations.Used when talking about including various elements or aspects. Suitable for both spoken and written contexts, and can fit in academic or professional discussions.

Questions fréquentes : Contain vs Encompass

Quelle est la différence entre Contain et Encompass ?

Contain: To hold or keep something inside. Encompass: To include or cover something completely.

Lequel est le plus courant : Contain et Encompass ?

Contain est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Contain et Encompass ?

Encompass est le niveau le plus élevé, à C1, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Contain et Encompass sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Contain: A2, Encompass: C1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Contain et Encompass ?

Contain: verb, Encompass: verb.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Contain: The box can contain many toys. Encompass: The job encompasses a wide range of responsibilities.

Puis-je utiliser Contain et Encompass de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Contain et Encompass sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.