content

word

/ˈkɑntɛnt/, /kənˈtɛnt/
KAHN-tent (noun, adjective), kuhn-TENT (verb)
/ˈkɒntɛnt/, /kənˈtɛnt/
KON-tent (noun, adjective), kuhn-TENT (verb)

Definition

As a noun, 'content' means the ideas, information, or material contained in something such as a book, website, or video. As an adjective, it means happy or satisfied with a situation.

Usage & Nuances

Very common in digital contexts: 'online content', 'video content', 'social media content'. As an adjective, it is more formal and less common in everyday speech than 'happy' or 'satisfied'. Don't confuse it with 'contents', which usually means the things inside a box, bag, or document.

Example Sentences

The website has useful content for students.

basic

She felt content after dinner with her family.

basic

I read the content of the email carefully.

basic

We need better content if we want more people to follow the page.

natural

Honestly, I'm pretty content with how things turned out.

natural

His videos are funny, but the content is actually really informative too.

natural