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  1. 13-Jan-2012, 13:28 #1
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    Default Content or contented?

    Dear teachers!
    In the 10th grade E textbook of VN
    (*) Although it is a long day for us, we are contented with what we do.
    and in some exercises, contented with is also used.
    According to the OALD
    content (adj) [not before noun] content (with something)
    content - Definition and pronunciation | Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com

    contented (adj) [usually before noun]
    contented - Definition and pronunciation | Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com
    (There is no "contented with sth")
    I am wondering whether (*) is all right.
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    Default Re: Content or contented?

    Quote Originally Posted by hoangkha View Post
    I am wondering whether (*) is all right.
    Not really. Did you read the full entries?
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    Context is always important; labelling is rarely important.

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