content

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noun (1)

con·tent ˈkän-ˌtent How to pronounce content (audio)

: something contained

—usually used in plural

the jar's contentsthe drawer's contents

: the topics or matter treated in a written work

table of contents

: 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

: substance, gist

: meaning, significance

: the events, physical detail, and information in a work of art compare form sense 10c

The film was rated R for its violent content.

: the matter dealt with in a field of study

… the content of sociology is inexhaustible …

Franklin H. Giddings

: a part, element, or complex of parts

: the amount of specified material contained : proportion

the sulfur content in coal

content

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adjective

con·tent kən-ˈtent How to pronounce content (audio)

: contented, satisfied

She was content with her life as it was.

content

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verb

con·tent kən-ˈtent How to pronounce content (audio)

contented; contenting; contents

transitive verb

: to appease the desires of

… he had been betrayed into a position which neither contented his heart nor satisfied his conscience.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

: 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.

content

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noun (2)

con·tent kən-ˈtent How to pronounce content (audio)

: contentment

He ate to his heart's content.

Example Sentences

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 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Medieval Latin contentum (usually in plural contenta), noun derivative from neuter past participle of Latin continēre "to hold together, restrain, have as contents" — more at contain

Adjective

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Latin contentus "satisfied," from past participle of continēre "to hold together, restrain, have as contents" — more at contain

Note: The sense "satisfied" of Latin contentus presumably developed from the more literal meaning "self-contained, restrained, held in." This is still somewhat apparent in early uses, as in this passage from Plautus's Poenulus: "ego faxo posthac di deaeque ceteri / contentiores mage erunt atque avidi minus, / quom scibunt, ut Veneri adierit leno manum." ("I will make the other gods and goddesses more restrained (contentiores) and less greedy when they know how the procurer played a trick on Venus.")

Verb

Middle English contenten "to rest satisfied, satisfy," borrowed from Anglo-French contenter "to satisfy," borrowed from Medieval Latin contentāre, verbal derivative of Latin contentus "satisfied" — more at content entry 2

Noun (2)

noun derivative of content entry 2 or content entry 3

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1579, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

content 1 of 4

noun

con·tent ˈkän-ˌtent How to pronounce content (audio)

: the things that are within

—usually used in pl.

the contents of a room

: the subject or topic treated (as in a book)

—usually used in pl.

a table of contents

: the important part or meaning (as of a book)

Do you understand the content of the paragraph?

: a certain amount

The soup has a high content of salt.

content

2 of 4

adjective

con·tent kən-ˈtent How to pronounce content (audio)

: pleased and satisfied

content

3 of 4

verb

contented; contenting

: to make pleased : satisfy

He contented himself with a seat beside the fire.

content

4 of 4

noun

: freedom from care or discomfort

She fell asleep in complete content.

单词	content
释义	content 1 of 4 noun (1) con·tent ˈkän-ˌtent 1 a : 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 2 a : substance, gist b : meaning, significance c : the events, physical detail, and information in a work of art compare form sense 10c The film was rated R for its violent content. 3 a : 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 content 2 of 4 adjective con·tent kən-ˈtent : contented, satisfied She was content with her life as it was. content 3 of 4 verb con·tent kən-ˈtent contented; contenting; contents transitive verb 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. content 4 of 4 noun (2) con·tent kən-ˈtent : contentment He ate to his heart's content. Synonyms Noun (1) matter motif motive question subject theme topic Adjective contented gratified happy pleased satisfied Verb agree (with) delight feast gas [slang] glad [archaic] gladden gratify please pleasure rejoice satisfy suit warm Noun (2) contentedness contentment delectation delight enjoyment gladness gratification happiness pleasure relish satisfaction See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 See More Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Medieval Latin contentum (usually in plural contenta), noun derivative from neuter past participle of Latin continēre "to hold together, restrain, have as contents" — more at contain Adjective Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Latin contentus "satisfied," from past participle of continēre "to hold together, restrain, have as contents" — more at contain Note: The sense "satisfied" of Latin contentus presumably developed from the more literal meaning "self-contained, restrained, held in." This is still somewhat apparent in early uses, as in this passage from Plautus's Poenulus: "ego faxo posthac di deaeque ceteri / contentiores mage erunt atque avidi minus, / quom scibunt, ut Veneri adierit leno manum." ("I will make the other gods and goddesses more restrained (contentiores) and less greedy when they know how the procurer played a trick on Venus.") Verb Middle English contenten "to rest satisfied, satisfy," borrowed from Anglo-French contenter "to satisfy," borrowed from Medieval Latin contentāre, verbal derivative of Latin contentus "satisfied" — more at content entry 2 Noun (2) noun derivative of content entry 2 or content entry 3 First Known Use Noun (1) 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined above Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (2) 1579, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing content content analysis content word to one's heart's content self-content content oneself with content analysis content word to one's heart's content self-content content oneself with Kids Definition content 1 of 4 noun con·tent ˈkän-ˌtent 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. content 2 of 4 adjective con·tent kən-ˈtent : pleased and satisfied content 3 of 4 verb contented; contenting : to make pleased : satisfy He contented himself with a seat beside the fire. content 4 of 4 noun : freedom from care or discomfort She fell asleep in complete content. Medical Definition content noun con·tent ˈkän-ˌtent 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 content 1 of 4 noun (1) 1 as in topic a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition) although I appreciate the poem's lyrical qualities, I don't understand its content Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance topic matter theme subject motif question essence motive idea substance purpose issue bulk problem core subject matter consideration body heart basis mass main fundamental net essential burden count point debate argument sum nucleus kernel gist talking point marrow quick staple pivot generality pith keynote crux bottom grist purport affair essentiality centerpiece nub nubbin Antonyms & Near Antonyms tangent excursion digression aside parenthesis interjection 2 as in coverage the amount of something (as subject matter) included judging from the table of contents, I'd have to say that this book covers most of the major topics in American history Synonyms & Similar Words coverage scope membership participation range gamut sweep compass 3 as in meaning the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action the speech was filled with fine words but devoid of any real content Synonyms & Similar Words meaning sense significance intent import intention message definition theme implication nature stuff connotation drift topic signification suggestion purport indication denotation essence subject tenor motive acceptance spirit core soul clue heart burden matter hint question cue bottom kernel intimation gist point inkling nucleus marrow quick essentiality motif acceptation crux pith nub content 2 of 4 noun (2) as in enjoyment the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met slept to her heart's content on weekends Synonyms & Similar Words enjoyment contentment satisfaction happiness pleasure delight joy gratification entertainment contentedness joyfulness delectation relish amusement gladness glee diversion bliss ecstasy comfort elatedness cheerfulness intoxication rapture exuberance felicity pleasance exultation gleefulness exhilaration elation euphoria ease afterglow joie de vivre heaven restfulness jubilation jollity gayety gaiety cheer Antonyms & Near Antonyms dissatisfaction discontent unhappiness misery unhappiness sadness anguish sorrow discontentedness irritation displeasure anger discontentment depression wretchedness aggravation melancholy woe agitation fury annoyance gloom rage dispiritedness disturbance dejection vexation joylessness desolation distress discomfort exasperation despondency upset pique restlessness uneasiness See More content 3 of 4 adjective as in satisfied feeling that one's needs or desires have been met are you content with your present salary? Synonyms & Similar Words satisfied happy contented pleased joyful joyous gratified rejoicing blissful delighted thrilled tickled elated enraptured jubilant euphoric glad ecstatic rapturous overjoyed pacified appeased mollified placated Antonyms & Near Antonyms dissatisfied unhappy discontented discontent displeased unsatisfied disaffected malcontent disgruntled displeased abject aggrieved depressed discouraged anguished malcontented downcast disconsolate dispirited dejected despondent disheartened brokenhearted downhearted See More content 4 of 4 verb as in to delight to give satisfaction to a person easily contented by life's simple pleasures Synonyms & Similar Words delight please satisfy feast warm gas pleasure suit thrill entertain amuse gratify gladden comfort glad tickle humor rejoice agree (with) titillate appease soothe calm excite charm placate satiate captivate mollify quench cater (to) treat sate pacify spoil galvanize divert assuage coddle pamper indulge mollycoddle Antonyms & Near Antonyms cross anger bother get bug outrage put out annoy steam up irritate aggravate grate ruffle pique displease exasperate gall perturb irk inflame vex provoke chafe incense enrage distress infuriate upset rile disturb rouse madden rankle agitate nettle insult fret roil offend peeve enflame harass harry affront pester See More
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