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Old 06-14-2011, 09:52 PM #1
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I posted in a MS thread that I was contented with my life ... When I read it later, it looked and sounded incorrect to me. So I changed it to I am content with my life ... Then I did a google search and discovered a disagreement over which would be the correct form to use.

So would you use the word contented or content?

I also mentioned in my other post how I worry about everything.
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I think content is correct, but either or could work. I think content ed is redundant..
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I wouldn't worry about it, just be content with contented and stop worrying
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How about "satisfied"?
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Both are correct. Content is a verb (I am content) and contented is a noun (state of being - contented).

(I cheated and used dictionary dot com.)

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could "contented" be past tense?
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I was contented until you had to ask that question!

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Not to be picky, but I think when used in a sentence such as "I am content", they are both adjectives and synonymous.

You can also use content as a verb: "I'll content myself with this"...
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I'm a stickler for grammar, too, Barb.

I've never used "contented". I've always thought "content" was used exclusively for both present and past tense. I learned something new!
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How about "satisfied"?
I don't think I am satisfied. I would like to make changes.
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