Content and contents 多义词content

"I'm confused with the word 'content'. I don't know when I should use the singular or the plural form. For example, 'a book has content at the beginning of the book' or 'a book has contents at the beginning of the book'. Which one is right?"

Chengtao

Does a book have contents or content?

This week's question asks how you should use the word 'content' and when you should use the singular or plural form.

Chris and Helen discuss how you can use the word as a noun or as an adjective.

They also explain about the difference in pronunciation with the different uses of the word.

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