Content meaning

What does “content” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“content” is a noun, verb and adjective with 10 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something.

content

noun

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
“he emptied the contents of his pockets”
“the two groups were similar in content”
Synonymscontents
what a communication that is about something is about
Synonymsmessage subject matter substance
the proportion of a substance that is contained in a mixture or alloy etc.
the amount that can be contained
“the gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons”
Synonymscapacity
the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
Synonymscognitive content mental object
the state of being contented with your situation in life
“he relaxed in sleepy contentedness”
“they could read to their heart's content”
Synonymscontentedness
something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation
“a moving picture of a train is more dramatic than a still picture of the same subject”
Synonymssubject depicted object

verb

satisfy in a limited way
“He contented himself with one glass of beer per day”
make content
“I am contented”
Oppositesdiscontent

adjective

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
“a contented smile”
Synonymscontented

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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