Content has 16 different meanings across 4 categories:
what a communication that is about something is about
"The email content revealed that the meeting had been postponed until next week."
the proportion of a substance that is contained in a mixture or alloy etc.
"The metallurgist adjusted the furnace temperature to increase the carbon content of the steel alloy."
the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
"After years of studying ancient manuscripts, she finally compiled a comprehensive content of all her discoveries in a single volume."
the state of being contented with your situation in life
"he relaxed in sleepy contentedness"
"they could read to their heart's content"
something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation
"a moving picture of a train is more dramatic than a still picture of the same subject"
Satisfaction, contentment; pleasure.
"The shipping container was opened to reveal that its content consisted of delicate electronics wrapped in foam."
That which is contained.
In plain English: Content is the actual information, story, or material that makes up something like a video, article, or website.
"She sat by the window, happy and content with her afternoon tea."
Usage: As a noun, content refers to the material or information included within something, such as the text inside a book or the items in a box. Use this word when discussing what is held or stored inside an object rather than its emotional state.
To give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to make happy.
"The warm meal and quiet evening truly contented her after a long day of work."
In plain English: To content someone means to make them feel satisfied or happy with what they have.
"She felt content to spend her weekend reading by the fire."
Usage: Use "content" as a transitive verb when you want to express that someone has been satisfied or made happy by a specific action, such as saying the food was enough to content them. Do not confuse this with the adjective form, which describes a state of being satisfied rather than the act of causing it.
Satisfied, pleased, contented.
"The letter was sealed and contained a surprising confession from the suspect."
Contained.
In plain English: Content means feeling happy and satisfied with what you have or are doing.
"She felt content with her simple life in the countryside."
Usage: When used as an adjective, content describes someone who feels satisfied and happy with their current situation rather than wanting more. Do not confuse this meaning with the noun referring to material or information, or the verb meaning to restrain oneself.
Alright, agreed.
"She said she was content to wait for the bus since her friend wouldn't be there on time."
The word entered English from Middle English contenten, meaning "to satisfy." This usage traces back to the Latin verb continēre, which originally meant "to contain."