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Meaning of the word content in English

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content

US /kənˈtent/
UK /kənˈtent/
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Noun

1.

the subjects or topics covered in a book, document, or course

Example:
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The table of contents lists all the chapters.
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The website has a lot of useful content.
Synonym:
subject matter topics themes material information
2.

the amount of a substance contained in something

Example:
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The sugar content of this drink is very high.
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The fat content in this cheese is low.
Synonym:
amount proportion level percentage

Adjective

in a state of peaceful happiness

Example:
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He felt content with his life.
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She gave a content sigh.
Synonym:
satisfied pleased happy gratified fulfilled

Verb

satisfy (someone)

Example:
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He hoped the apology would content her.
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Nothing seemed to content him.
Synonym:
satisfy please gratify appease suffice
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