content
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Definition of content
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1a : something contained —usually used in plural the jar's contentsthe drawer's contents
b : the topics or matter treated in a written work table of contents
c : the principal substance (such as written matter, illustrations, or music) offered by a website … Internet users have evolved an ethos of free content in the Internet.— Ben Gerson
b : meaning, significance
c : the events, physical detail, and information in a work of art — compare form sense 10b The film was rated R for its violent content.
3a : the matter dealt with in a field of study … the content of sociology is inexhaustible …— Franklin H. Giddings
b : a part, element, or complex of parts
4 : the amount of specified material contained : proportion the sulfur content in coal
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Definition of content (Entry 2 of 4)
content
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Definition of content (Entry 3 of 4)
1 : to appease the desires of … he had been betrayed into a position which neither contented his heart nor satisfied his conscience.— Edward Bulwer-Lytton
2 : to limit (oneself) in requirements, desires, or actions The rainy weather spoiled our plans for the beach, so we had to content ourselves with a relaxing day at home.
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Definition of content (Entry 4 of 4)
: contentment He ate to his heart's content.
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Synonyms & Antonyms for content
Synonyms: Adjective
contented, gratified, happy, pleased, satisfied
Synonyms: Verb
agree (with), delight, feast, gladden, gratify, please, rejoice, satisfy, suit, warm
Antonyms: Adjective
discontent, discontented, displeased, dissatisfied, malcontent, malcontented, unhappy
Antonyms: Verb
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Examples of content in a Sentence
Adjective
The baby looks content in her crib. A fancy hotel is not necessary; I'd be content with a warm meal and a clean place to sleep. No, I don't want to play. I'm content to watch. Not content to stay at home, she set off to see the world at the age of 16. Polls show that voters are growing less and less content with the current administration.Verb
The toys contented the children, at least for a little while. a person easily contented by life's simple pleasures
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content
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of content
(Entry 1 of 2)
: pleased and satisfied : not needing more
content
verb
English Language Learners Definition of content (Entry 2 of 2)
: to make (someone) pleased and satisfied : to make (someone) content
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Kids Definition of content
(Entry 1 of 4)
1 : the things that are within —usually used in pl. the contents of a room
2 : the subject or topic treated (as in a book) —usually used in pl. a table of contents
3 : the important part or meaning (as of a book) Do you understand the content of the paragraph?
4 : a certain amount The soup has a high content of salt.
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Kids Definition of content (Entry 2 of 4)
: pleased and satisfied
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verbKids Definition of content (Entry 3 of 4)
: to make pleased : satisfy He contented himself with a seat beside the fire.
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nounKids Definition of content (Entry 4 of 4)
: freedom from care or discomfort She fell asleep in complete content.
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Medical Definition of content
1 : something contained —usually used in plural the stomach contents
2 : the subject matter or symbolic significance of something — see latent content, manifest content
3 : the amount of specified material contained the sulfur content of a sample
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