content
noun · adjective · verb
Simple meaning
The main topic or ideas in something, like a book
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kahntentSay the bold part a little louder.
noun: kontentadjective: kuhntent
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɑntɛnt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained would make one happy.
Subject matter; semantic information (or a portion or body thereof); that which is contained in writing, speech, video, etc.
by extensionuncountable
One or more creative works.
The amount that can be contained
The amount of material contained.
The proportion of a substance that is contained in a mixture or alloy etc.
adjective
Satisfied, pleased, contented.
verb
Satisfy in a limited way
“He contented himself with one glass of beer per day.”
transitive
To give contentment or satisfaction to; to satisfy; to make happy.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- General English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained would make one happy.
Used this way, content is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Common Patterns and Combinations
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
Grammatical variations of the same word.
Everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something.
Satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are.
Word family
Words built from the same root.
Happiness with one's situation in life.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A word to which an independent meaning can be assigned.
A list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start.
The sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned.
A unit of measurement of volume or capacity.
A thermodynamic quantity equal to the internal energy of a system plus the product of its volume and pressure.
Hidden meaning of a fantasy or dream.
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Synonyms
Sense: satisfied or pleased or contented
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