Definition: The word "contemp" in English means a time before, during or after a period (like a decade). It has several meanings in English: 1. Time Before: In most cases, it refers to a period before some significant event, such as birth, marriage, etc. 2. During: It also describes a specific period of time; for example, "The day before yesterday." 3. After: Sometimes it is used to describe a period after another important event or situation (like a new job). 4. A time before, during, or after: This can be used with several different periods - like "I've been on holiday for the past two weeks". The word "contemp" has multiple meanings and can refer to any time, regardless of whether it's before, during or after a certain period.