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Contents
see synonyms of contentsNoun
1. contents, table of contents
a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start
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Contents
see synonyms of contentsplural noun
1.
everything that is inside a container
Empty the contents of the pan into the sieve.
I emptied the contents of the fridge into carrier bags.
Sandon Hall and its contents will be auctioned by Sotheby's on October 6.
She uncorked the bottle and poured out the contents.
2.
all that is contained or dealt with in a discussion, piece of writing, etc; substance
The letter's contents were not disclosed.
I opened the letter and read its contents.
If there is much in common in the books' contents, there is too in the authors' approaches.
The books' contents were transmitted through lectures.
3.
a list, printed at the front of a book, of chapters or divisions together with the number of the first page of each
Look in the contents for the section Overcoming Obstacles.
There is no initial list of contents.
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Contents
see synonyms of contentsn.
1. often contents Something contained, as in a receptacle: the contents of my desk drawer; the contents of an aerosol can.
2. often contents
a. The individual items or topics that are dealt with in a publication or document: a table of contents.
b. The material, including text and images, that constitutes a publication or document.
3.
a. The substance or significance of a written work, especially as contrasted with its form.
b. Information, such as text, video, and sound, usually as contrasted with its format of presentation: a television producer looking for content that was more entertaining.
4. The proportion of a specified substance: Eggs have a high protein content.
adj.
1. Desiring no more than what one has; satisfied.
2. Ready to accept or acquiesce; willing: She was content to step down after four years as chief executive.
tr.v. con·tent·ed, con·tent·ing, con·tents
To make content or satisfied: contented himself with one piece of cake.
n.
Contentment; satisfaction.
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