1. (

• content ,
• contents

) (usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something; "he emptied the contents of his pockets"; "the two groups were similar in content" ;

2. (

• contents ,
• table_of_contents

) a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start ;

1. (

• content

) satisfy in a limited way; "He contented himself with one glass of beer per day" ;

2. (

• content

) make content; "I am contented" ;

1. (

• contented ,
• content

) satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are; "a contented smile" ;