'Content' definitions:

Definition of 'content'

From: WordNet
adjective
Satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are; "a contented smile" [syn: contented, content] [ant: discontent, discontented]
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
What a communication that is about something is about [syn: message, content, subject matter, substance]
noun
The proportion of a substance that is contained in a mixture or alloy etc.
noun
The amount that can be contained; "the gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons" [syn: capacity, content]
noun
The sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned [syn: content, cognitive content, mental object]
noun
The state of being contented with your situation in life; "he relaxed in sleepy contentedness"; "they could read to their heart's content" [syn: contentedness, content]
noun
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" [syn: subject, content, depicted object]
verb
Satisfy in a limited way; "He contented himself with one glass of beer per day"
verb
Make content; "I am contented" [ant: discontent]

Definition of 'Content'

From: GCIDE
  • Content \Con*tent"\, n.
  • 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]

Definition of 'Content'

From: GCIDE
  • Content \Con*tent"\ (k[o^]n*t[e^]nt"), a. [F. content, fr. L. contentus, p. p. of contenire to hold together, restrain. See Contain.] Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble; satisfied; contented; at rest. [1913 Webster]
  • Having food and rai ment, let us be therewith content. --1 Tim. vi. 8. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Content'

From: GCIDE
  • Content \Con"tent\ (k[o^]n"t[e^]nt or k[o^]n*t[e^]nt"; 277), n.; usually in pl., Contents.
  • 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]

Definition of 'Content'

From: GCIDE
  • Content \Con*tent"\, v. t. [F. contenter, LL. contentare, fr. L. contentus, p. p. See Content, a.]
  • 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]

Synonyms of 'content'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Content'