Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [kon-tent]
- /ˈkɒn tɛnt/
- /ˈkɒntent/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [kon-tent]
- /ˈkɒn tɛnt/
Definitions of content word
- noun plural content The contents of a container such as a bottle, box, or room are the things that are inside it. 3
- uncountable noun content If you refer to the content or contents of something such as a book, speech, or television programme, you are referring to the subject that it deals with, the story that it tells, or the ideas that it expresses. 3
- noun plural content The contents of a book are its different chapters and sections, usually shown in a list at the beginning of the book. 3
- uncountable noun content The content of something such as an educational course or a programme of action is the elements that it consists of. 3
- singular noun content You can use content to refer to the amount or proportion of something that a substance contains. 3
- adjective content If you are content with something, you are willing to accept it, rather than wanting something more or something better. 3
Information block about the term
Origin of content
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Medieval Latin contentum, noun use of neuter of Latin contentus (past participle of continēre to contain), equivalent to con- con- + ten- hold + -tus past participle suffix
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Content
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
content popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
content usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for content
adj content
- fulfilled — to carry out, or bring to realization, as a prophecy or promise.
- willing — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
- contented — If you are contented, you are satisfied with your life or the situation you are in.
- satisfied — content: a satisfied look.
- comfortable — If a piece of furniture or an item of clothing is comfortable, it makes you feel physically relaxed when you use it, for example because it is soft.
noun content
- ease — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- satisfaction — an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification.
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
- gratification — the state of being gratified; great satisfaction.
verb content
- satisfy — to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: The hearty meal satisfied him.
- gratify — to give pleasure to (a person or persons) by satisfying desires or humoring inclinations or feelings: Her praise will gratify all who worked so hard to earn it.
- reconcile — to cause (a person) to accept or be resigned to something not desired: He was reconciled to his fate.
- captivate — If you are captivated by someone or something, you find them fascinating and attractive.
- tickle — to touch or stroke lightly with the fingers, a feather, etc., so as to excite a tingling or itching sensation in; titillate.
adjective content
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
- pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- relaxed — being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety: in a relaxed mood.
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
Antonyms for content
adj content
- unsatisfied — content: a satisfied look.
- discontented — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
- dissatisfied — not satisfied or pleased; discontented.
- needy — in a condition of need or want; poverty-stricken; impoverished; extremely poor; destitute.
noun content
- worry — to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.
- dissatisfaction — the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.
- sadness — affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: to feel sad because a close friend has moved away.
- displeasure — dissatisfaction, disapproval, or annoyance.
- unhappiness — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
verb content
- disappoint — to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of: His gross ingratitude disappointed us.
- dissatisfy — to cause to be displeased, especially by failing to provide something expected or desired.
- frustrate — to make (plans, efforts, etc.) worthless or of no avail; defeat; nullify: The student's indifference frustrated the teacher's efforts to help him.
- offend — to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in: Even the hint of prejudice offends me.
- disgust — to cause loathing or nausea in.
Top questions with content
- what does content mean?
- what is content management system?
- what is blood alcohol content?
- what is content marketing?
- what is content?
- what is downloadable content?
- what is content delivery network?
- what is a content delivery network?
- what is the alcohol content of bud light?
- what is enterprise content management?
- what does it mean to be content?
- how to curate content?
- what is the alcohol content of 80 proof vodka?
- how to get 4k content?
- what is the alcohol content of miller high life?
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with c
- Words starting with co
- Words starting with con
- Words starting with cont
- Words starting with conte
- Words starting with conten
- Words starting with content