English

content

kənˈtent, kənˈtɛnt, ˈkɑn.tɛnt, ˈkɒn.tɛnt, ˈkɔn.tɛnt
Meaning: satisfaction; a state of peaceful happiness
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: kənˈtɛnt, ˈkɑn.tɛnt, ˈkɒn.tɛnt, ˈkɔn.tɛnt

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Example sentences

She found content in the small things.
She found content in the small things.
Social media platforms use a complex algorithm to recommend content.
Social media platforms use a complex algorithm to recommend content.
The professor's pedantic comments on my essay made it hard to focus on the actual content.
The professor's pedantic comments on my essay made it hard to focus on the actual content.

Usage Notes

This noun sense of 'content' (meaning satisfaction) is often used in literary or formal contexts. It is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, unlike the noun sense meaning 'subject matter'.

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