Content
[kən'tent] or ['kɑntɛnt]
Definition
(noun.) the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned.
(noun.) 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'.
(noun.) the proportion of a substance that is contained in a mixture or alloy etc..
(verb.) satisfy in a limited way; 'He contented himself with one glass of beer per day'.
(verb.) make content; 'I am contented'.
Inputed by Deborah--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble; satisfied; contented; at rest.
(n.) 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.
(n.) Power of containing; capacity; extent; size.
(n.) Area or quantity of space or matter contained within certain limits; as, solid contents; superficial contents.
(a.) To satisfy the desires of; to make easy in any situation; to appease or quiet; to gratify; to please.
(a.) To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite.
(n.) Rest or quietness of the mind in one's present condition; freedom from discontent; satisfaction; contentment; moderate happiness.
(n.) Acquiescence without examination.
(n.) That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained would make one happy.
(n.) An expression of assent to a bill or motion; an affirmative vote; also, a member who votes "Content.".
Edited by Harold
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Satisfied, contented, easy in mind.
v. a. Satisfy, appease, make easy, make contented.
n. Satisfaction, ease, contentment.
Checker: Lorenzo
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Full, satisfied, pleased, gratified, contented, willing, resigned
ANT:Unsatisfied, dissatisfied, unwilling, reluctant, discontented
Checker: Valerie
Definition
adj. having the desires limited by present enjoyment: satisfied.—n. satisfaction—often 'heart's content.'—interj. = I am content agreed!—the formula of assent in the House of Lords.—v.t. to make content: to satisfy the mind: to make quiet: to please.—n. Contentā′tion (obs.).—adj. Content′ed content.—adv. Content′edly.—ns. Content′edness Content′ment.—adj. Content′less without content: discontented.
n. that which is contained: the capacity or extent of anything: the substance: (pl.) the things contained: the list of subjects treated of in a book.
Typist: Nelda
Examples
- Had you been rustic, clownish, awkward, I should have been content. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- She enjoyed herself very much that evening, for she danced to her heart's content. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- They are generally obliged, therefore, to content themselves with petitioning for certain encouragements to exportation. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- The papers were then brought home again, and the boys amused themselves to their hearts' content until the line was pulled down by a stray cow wandering through the orchard. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- I am disposed to be as content as a queen, and you try to stir me up to restlessness! Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Mrs. Yeobright was far too thoughtful a woman to be content with ready definitions, and, like the What is wisdom? Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- My companion will be of the same nature as myself, and will be content with the same fare. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- Even the children were instructed, each to dip a wooden spoon into Mr. Micawber's pot, and pledge us in its contents. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I hope that contents you. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Papa often lets me open the letter-bag and give him out the contents. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Murder by a Madman, and the contents of the paper showed that Mr. Horace Harker had got his account into print after all. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Contents of chapter, “His birth and estate. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Left alone in the study, I opened the safe and withdrew the contents of the drawer in which he had told me I would find my instructions. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- And so arrange them as to have them always in order for immediate reference, with a note of the contents of each outside it. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Will was not quite contented, thinking that he would apparently have been of more importance if he had been disliked. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- Rested and refreshed, we took the rail happy and contented. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- I am too entirely contented. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- What a day it is and how I am contented not to be in pine trees. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- I had no doubt of your being contented and happy with me, being so dutiful and so devoted; but I saw with whom you would be happier. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- And Beth leaned her head against her sister with a contented look, which effectually settled that point. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Cannot you invent a few hardships for yourself, and be contented to stay? Jane Austen. Emma.
- Jo had never tried this style before, contenting herself with very mild romances for _The Spread Eagle_. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
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