Content Definition & Meaning
content
- adjective
- satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are; "a contented smile"
- 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"
- what a communication that is about something is about
- the proportion of a substance that is contained in a mixture or alloy etc.
- the amount that can be contained; "the gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons"
- the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
- the state of being contented with your situation in life; "he relaxed in sleepy contentedness"; "they could read to their heart's content"
- 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"
- verb
- satisfy in a limited way; "He contented himself with one glass of beer per day"
- make content; "I am contented"
"Content" in song lyrics
See how content is used in real songs:
-
"Rockin your body till your mind's content"
The 7A3 — Express the Mind -
"Profanity in the air, the children use the content"
BJ the Chicago Kid f/ Kendrick Lamar — The World Is a Ghetto -
"Intoxicated, r rated with the content"
Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. — Six Bad Brothas
Words that rhyme with content
Usage tips for "content"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "content" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for content to find words that pair well.