content
Definitions
The material, subject matter, or things contained in something
内容；所含之物
Satisfied with what one has; not wanting more
满足的；满意的
To make oneself satisfied with something
使满足；满足于
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcon- (together) + tent (held, from tenēre) = 'held together.' This single origin split into two words told apart only by stress. CON-tent (noun) = what is held inside: video content, the content of a speech. con-TENT (adjective/verb) = your desires held together and at rest, so you stop reaching for more — satisfied.
Root tain still carries 87 more wordsUsage Guide
This word is two words separated by stress and meaning:
- CON-tent /ˈkɒntent/ (noun): subject matter, things inside — "web content," "the content of the box," "fat content."
- con-TENT /kənˈtent/ (adjective & verb): satisfied — "I'm content," "content yourself with what you have."
Getting the stress wrong is a common mistake: a "content creator" stresses the first syllable; "are you content?" stresses the second.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The platform pays creators for original video content.
- 2.
She felt content with her simple, quiet life.
- 3.
He had to content himself with second place.
- 4.
Always check the fat content on the label.