Content

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·noun Acquiescence without examination.

II. Content ·noun Power of containing; capacity; extent; size.

III. Content ·noun That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained would make one happy.

IV. Content ·adj To satisfy the expectations of; to Pay; to Requite.

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

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

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

VIII. Content ·adj To satisfy the desires of; to make easy in any situation; to appease or quiet; to Gratify; to Please.

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

X. Content ·noun 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.

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