Translation
happy, pleased, glad
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Word origin
From Latin contentus ('contained, satisfied'), the past participle of continere ('to hold together, contain'), from con- ('together') and tenere ('to hold').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- contentus
- English cognates
- content, contain, continent
Grammar
Examples
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I am glad to see you at last.
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She is very pleased with her new job.
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He does not look very pleased about the news.
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My father will be pleased when he sees his grandchildren.
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You have to learn to be content with what you have.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 3: content, vue, vas-y and 7 more words.