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The correct spelling is contents.
How to pronounce contents
/ˈkɒn.tɛnts/
verbIPA: /ˈkɒn.tɛnts/
Say it like: Con-ten-ts
The correct spelling is contents. To give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to make happy. For example: "You can't have any more - you'll have to content yourself with what you already have."
Usage Examples
“You can't have any more - you'll have to content yourself with what you already have.”
“They were in a state of sleepy content after supper.”
“It is not covered in your homeowner's policy. You need contents insurance.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to make happy.
- 2.To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite
noun
- 1.That which is contained.
- 2.Subject matter; that which is contained in writing or speech.
- 3.The amount of material contained; contents
- 4.Capacity for holding
- 5.The n-dimensional space contained by an n-dimensional polytope (called volume in the case of a polyhedron and area in the case of a polygon)
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