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contents

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɑntɛnts/ · UK /ˈkɒntɛnts/

contents means: The things inside a container, place, or written work.

noun

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The things inside a container, place, or written work.

  • The contents of the box were wet.
  • Check the contents before you sign for the package.
  • The book’s contents include several short stories.

How to use it: contents of something (She checked the contents of her bag.)

Common phrases: contents of something, check the contents, contents insurance, empty the contents

Questions about contents

What does contents mean?

The things inside a container, place, or written work.

What is contents in other languages?

Türkçe: içindekiler · Español: contenido · Français: contenu · Deutsch: Inhalt · Italiano: contenuto · 日本語: 中身

How do you pronounce contents?

In American English /ˈkɑntɛnts/; in British English /ˈkɒntɛnts/.

How do you use contents in a sentence?

The contents of the box were wet. Check the contents before you sign for the package.

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