content
Translation
subject matter, substance, contents
Examples
The content of the book is very interesting.
The subject matter of the book is very interesting.
She is responsible for the website's content.
She is responsible for the website's material.
He emptied the contents of his bag on the table.
He emptied the items in his bag onto the table.
Grammar Patterns
((the content of sth.)) the ideas or subject of something The content of the course was excellent.
((contents)) the things inside something Check the contents of the package.
Similar Words
Synonyms: substance, material, subject matter.
Etymology
From Latin `continere` ('to hold together, contain').
Memory Tips
The 'content' (CON-tent) of a box is what it 'con-tains'. Note the different pronunciation and meaning of the adjective 'content' (con-TENT), meaning satisfied.