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   con·tent

   /kənˈtent/

   adjective

   • 1. in a state of peaceful happiness: "he seemed more content, less bitter"
   • ▪ willing to accept a particular thing; satisfied: "he had to be content with third place"

   verb

   • 1. satisfy (someone): "nothing would content her"
   • ▪ accept as adequate despite wanting more or better: "we contented ourselves with a few small purchases"

   noun

   • 1. a state of satisfaction: "the greater part of the century was a time of content"
   • 2. a member of the British House of Lords who votes for a particular motion.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin contentus ‘satisfied’, past participle of continere (see contain).

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   May 2, 2024 · Learn the various meanings and uses of the word content as a noun, adjective, and verb. See synonyms, examples, and related articles for each sense of content.

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   Learn the meaning of content as an adjective, verb, noun, and idiom in English. Find out how to use content in different contexts, such as happiness, information, amount, and production.

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   Content definition: something that is contained. See examples of CONTENT used in a sentence.

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   The content of a book, movie, or song is what it's about: the topic. This word has two main meanings. The first has to do with being pleased and satisfied (feeling content) or making someone else feel happy and at peace with things (contenting them).

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and pronunciation of content as a noun, adjective, or verb. Find out how to use content to refer to the things inside something, the information or material of a publication or website, or the state of being satisfied or willing.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONTENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of content as a noun and an adjective, with examples of usage and translations. Content can refer to the main idea of something, the amount of a substance, or a state of satisfaction.