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content

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1. content - Noun

2. content - Adjective

3. content - Verb

4. content - Interjection

Meaning

Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble; satisfied; contented; at rest.

That which is contained; the thing or things held by a receptacle or included within specified limits; as, the contents of a cask or bale or of a room; the contents of a book.

Power of containing; capacity; extent; size.

Area or quantity of space or matter contained within certain limits; as, solid contents; superficial contents.

To satisfy the desires of; to make easy in any situation; to appease or quiet; to gratify; to please.

To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite.

Rest or quietness of the mind in one's present condition; freedom from discontent; satisfaction; contentment; moderate happiness.

Acquiescence without examination.

That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained would make one happy.

An expression of assent to a bill or motion; an affirmative vote; also, a member who votes "Content.".

Source: Webster's dictionary

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When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you. Laozi

The greatest wealth is to live content with little. Plato

Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything. Aesop

No one is content with his lot. Portuguese Proverb

Let every one be content with what God has given him. Portuguese Proverb

If God does not grant you glory, be content with fame. Brazilian Proverb

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