content
con
kən
kēn
tent
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tent
British pronunciation
/kənˈtɛnt/

Definition & Meaning of "content"in English

Content
01

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

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She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table.
After shaking the bag, he guessed its contents without opening it.
02

the subject matter or information covered in a speech, literary work, or other forms of communication, distinct from its style or presentation

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The book ’s content focuses on modern political theories.
His speech had strong content but lacked an engaging delivery.
03

the proportion of a substance in an alloy or mixture

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The metal 's content of copper was unusually high.
They tested the oil 's water content.
04

the total amount of knowledge, experience, or observations that someone has gathered

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His journal reflects the content of his thoughts.
Her content on medieval history is impressive for someone of her age.
05

the capacity or volume that something can hold

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The bottle 's content was nearly full.
The tank 's content needs to be measured carefully.
06

a state of satisfaction or fulfillment with one's situation or circumstances

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She found content in her quiet life.
His sense of content grew with each small achievement.
07

something selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation

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The painting 's content included a garden and fountain.
The photograph 's content focused on urban life.
08

any form of information, media, or material that is created, published, or shared on digital platforms, including text, images, videos, articles, podcasts, and more

What is "content"?

Content refers to any form of information or material shared on digital platforms, such as text, images, videos, or audio. It is created and shared by individuals, organizations, or brands to inform, entertain, or engage an audience. On social media, content can include posts, articles, photos, comments, or live streams. Content is key to online communication and can be tailored to suit different platforms, such as a video on YouTube, a photo on Instagram, or a status update on Facebook. The goal of content is often to spark interaction, spread knowledge, or promote a product or service.

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The website updates its content daily to keep users engaged.
She creates digital content for social media marketing campaigns.
09

(usually plural) a list of the chapters, sections, or other divisions of a book or document, along with the corresponding page numbers

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He flipped to the contents page to check where the introduction started.
She scanned the contents before deciding if the article was relevant.
content
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satisfied and happy with one's current situation

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After years of hard work, she finally felt content with her life.
Despite facing challenges, he remained content with his modest lifestyle.
to content
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to feel satisfied or pleased with someone or something

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She contented herself with a small piece of cake.
He contented himself with watching the sunset.
02

to provide someone or something with satisfaction or pleasure

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The teacher contented the students with extra recess time.
He contented the dog with a new toy.
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