content
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Noun (7)
- 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”
- what a communication that is about something is aboutSynonyms: messagesubject mattersubstance
- 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”Synonyms: capacity
- the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learnedSynonyms: cognitive contentmental object
- the state of being contented with your situation in life“he relaxed in sleepy contentedness”“they could read to their heart's content”Synonyms: contentedness
- 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”Synonyms: subjectdepicted object
Verb (2)
- satisfy in a limited way“He contented himself with one glass of beer per day”
- make content“I am contented”
Adjective (1)
- satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are“a contented smile”Synonyms: contented
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
1.Rest or quietness of the mind in one's present condition; freedom from discontent; satisfaction; contentment; moderate happiness. [1913 Webster]
Such is the fullness of my heart's content.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
2.Acquiescence without examination. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
The sense they humbly take upon content.— Pope.[1913 Webster]
3.That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained would make one happy. [1913 Webster]
So will I in England work your grace's full content.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
4.(Eng. House of Lords) An expression of assent to a bill or motion; an affirmative vote; also, a member who votes "Content.". [1913 Webster]
Supposing the number of "Contents" and "Not contents" strictly equal in number and consequence.— Burke.[1913 Webster]
1.To satisfy the desires of; to make easy in any situation; to appease or quiet; to gratify; to please. [1913 Webster]
Do not content yourselves with obscure and confused ideas, where clearer are to be attained.— I. Watts.[1913 Webster]
Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them.— Mark xv. 15.[1913 Webster]
2.To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite. [1913 Webster]
Come the next Sabbath, and I will content you.— Shak.
Syn: To satisfy; appease; please. See Satiate. [1913 Webster]
Having food and rai ment, let us be therewith content. --1 Tim. vi. 8. [1913 Webster]
1.That which is contained; the thing or things held by a receptacle or included within specified limits; as, the contents of a cask or bale or of a room; the contents of a book. [1913 Webster]
I shall prove these writings . . . authentic, and the contents true, and worthy of a divine original.— Grew.[1913 Webster]
2.Power of containing; capacity; extent; size. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
Strong ship's, of great content.— Bacon.[1913 Webster]
3.(Geom.) Area or quantity of space or matter contained within certain limits; as, solid contents; superficial contents. [1913 Webster]
The geometrical content, figure, and situation of all the lands of a kingdom.— Graunt.[1913 Webster]
Table of contents, or Contents, a table or list of topics in a book, showing their order and the place where they may be found: a summary. [1913 Webster]