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   content

   /kənˈtɛnt/

   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 apart from going off to Barcelona"
   • ▪ 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).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contentContent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONTENT is something contained —usually used in plural. How to use content in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONTENT definition: 1. pleased with your situation and not hoping for change or improvement: 2. to make someone feel…. Learn more.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › contentCONTENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   significance or profundity; meaning: a clever play that lacks content. substantive information or creative material viewed in contrast to its actual or potential manner of presentation: publishers, record companies, and other content providers; a flashy website, but without much content.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contentContent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   noun. something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation. synonyms: depicted object, subject.

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

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   The content of a piece of writing, speech, or television programme is its subject and the ideas expressed in it. ...the letter's contents. American English : content / ˈkɒntɛnt /

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › contentCONTENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CONTENT definition: 1. the information or ideas that are talked about in a book, speech, film, etc: 2. the amount of a…. Learn more.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › contentContent Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   CONTENT meaning: 1 : the things that are in something; 2 : the ideas, facts, or images that are in a book, article, speech, movie, etc.