contents

B1 · Intermediate Plural noun

n. a list at the beginning of a book or document that shows the chapters and page numbers.

n. a formal list of the sections, chapters, or articles in a publication, typically including page numbers. Often used in the phrase 'table of contents'.

“Check the table of contents to find which page the recipe is on.”

“The report was so extensive that the table of contents alone spanned three pages, detailing every subsection and appendix.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun Academic

n. the ideas, facts, or images that are included in a book, movie, or website.

n. the substantive information or creative material contained within a medium, distinguished from its form or delivery method.

“The teacher was happy with the contents of the essay but suggested better grammar.”

“While the technical quality of the film was superb, critics argued that the intellectual contents were somewhat lacking in depth.”

C1 · Advanced Formal · Literary

v. to make someone feel happy or satisfied with what they have.

v. to satisfy the mind or desires of a person. Third-person singular present form.

“A quiet evening at home usually contents him after a long week.”

“The simple life of the countryside contents her far more than the frantic pace of the city ever did.”