What does contents mean?
Contents means plural of content.
Contents
/ˈkɑn.tɛnts/ · noun
Meaning
plural of content.
Definitions by Sense
- plural of content
- (usually in the plural) That which is contained.
- (plural only) A table of contents, a list of chapters, etc. in a book, and the page numbers on which they start.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of content
Example Sentences
It is not covered in your homeowner's policy. You need contents insurance.
The contents of the cup had a familiar aroma.
Blast after blast, fiery outbreak after fiery outbreak, like a flaming barrage from within,[…]most of Edison's grounds soon became an inferno. As though on an incendiary rampage, the fires systematically devoured the contents of Edison's headquarters and facilities.
I always start a book by reading the dustjacket and the contents before I really dig in to the content itself.
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Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for contents?
Common synonyms include table of contents.
What is the opposite of contents?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use contents in a sentence?
It is not covered in your homeowner's policy. You need contents insurance.
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