contents synonyms

contents

n.

  1. Matter contained

    ingredients, constituents, components, elements, filling, content, gist, essence, meaning, significance, intent, text, subject matter, topics, chapters, substance, sum and substance, details, enclosure(s); see also ingredients, matter 1, subject 1, writing 2.

  2. Capacity to contain

    volume, space, cubic contents; see capacity 1, size 2.

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