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- pronunciation:
- kan
tent
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
(usu. pl.) whatever is contained or held in a receptacle, container, or something seen as a container.
He emptied out the contents of his pockets.She would not divulge the contents of the letter.- similar words:
- components, constituents, ingredients, inventory, load
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| definition 2: |
(usu. pl.) the topics or chapters of a book or other document or publication.
The names of the book's chapters are listed in the table of contents.- similar words:
- chapters, subjects, themes, topic
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| definition 3: |
the substance or meaning of something.
The content of his paper was impressive, but the form was terrible.- synonyms:
- purport, subject matter, substance
- similar words:
- core, essence, gist, heart, ideas, import, intent, meaning, pith, significance, thesis
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| definition 4: |
the capacity to contain.
The content of this carton is one quart.- synonyms:
- capacity
- similar words:
- measure, size, volume
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| definition 5: |
the amount or proportion of a given substance.
The content of fat in cream is high.- synonyms:
- percentage, proportion
- similar words:
- amount, measure, quantity
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