noun
contents
KON-tehnts
noun
1
The things held or contained within something.
"She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table."
2
A list at the front of a book showing its chapters and page numbers.
"Check the table of contents to find the chapter on verbs."
How to Use Contents
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat is inside something, or a book's chapter list.
Common pairings
table of contents
contents of the box
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She emptied the _____ of her bag onto the table.