content

CEFRB1

/kənˈtɛnt/

noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The ideas, information, or material contained in something.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Feeling happy and satisfied with what you have.

Examples

  • The notorious dictator abused his privileges to his heart's content.

  • When left alone, he cried to his heart's content.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Acquiescence without examination.

  2. Satisfaction, contentment; pleasure.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Satisfied, pleased, contented.

More examples

In context

  • Although eloquently delivered, the content of the speech was objectionable.

  • They were in a state of sleepy content after supper.

  • You can't have any more. You'll have to content yourself with what you already have.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English contenten (“to satisfy”), from Latin contentus (“contained; satisfied”), past participle of continēre (“to contain”).