English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

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Content (a.)

Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble; satisfied; contented; at rest.

Content (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.

Content (n.)

Power of containing; capacity; extent; size.

Content (n.)

Area or quantity of space or matter contained within certain limits; as, solid contents; superficial contents.

Content (a.)

To satisfy the desires of; to make easy in any situation; to appease or quiet; to gratify; to please.

Content (a.)

To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite.

Content (n.)

Rest or quietness of the mind in one's present condition; freedom from discontent; satisfaction; contentment; moderate happiness.

Content (n.)

Acquiescence without examination.

Content (n.)

That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained would make one happy.

Content (n.)

An expression of assent to a bill or motion; an affirmative vote; also, a member who votes "Content.".