Contents (Noun)
Meaning 1
A list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The table of contents listed the chapters and their corresponding page numbers for easy reference.
- The contents page provided a clear outline of the different sections of the book.
- She checked the contents to see which chapter would be covered in the next class.
- The contents section at the beginning of the magazine showed the articles and their page numbers.
- He flipped to the contents page to find the page number of the article he wanted to read.
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Meaning 2
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something; "he emptied the contents of his pockets"; "the two groups were similar in content".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The museum's contents were carefully cataloged and preserved for future generations.
- She spilled the contents of her purse all over the floor.
- The box was filled with a variety of contents, including toys, books, and clothes.
- The professor carefully examined the contents of the ancient scroll.
- The company's website provided a detailed list of the contents of each package.