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Learn some common uses of the word 'content'.

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Content

1. As an adjective, we use content to mean feeling happy and at peace with a situation.

• I felt content sitting by the fire, watching the rain outside.

2. It can also mean you accept something that is out of your control.

• She was content with coming 3rd in the race.

3. As a noun, content means the ideas or information contained in something.

• I’m subscribed to her money-saving channel because the content is so interesting.
• Your writing is enjoyable but it lacks content – add more detail please.

4. We can also use content to talk about the high or low amount of something contained in food and drink.

• Soya milk has a low fat content.
• This chocolate bar has a high sugar content.

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