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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| pronunciation: |
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paUnd
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| definition 1: |
made up of two or more parts or elements.
Salt is a compound substance made up of sodium and chlorine.- synonyms:
- manifold
- antonyms:
- simple
- similar words:
- complex, composite, conglomerate, consolidated, mixed, multiple, multiplex
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| definition 2: |
combining two or more functions or actions.
Sending the convicts to the colonies served a compound purpose.- similar words:
- combined, complex, composite, manifold, mixed, multiple
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| definition 3: |
of or pertaining to a word made up of two or more lexically distinct parts or a sentence made up of two or more main clauses.
"Campground" is a compound word made up of the elements "camp" and "ground.""I was tired, so I went to bed early" is a compound sentence.- similar words:
- complex, multiple
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| related words: |
miscellaneous, synthetic |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
kam
paUnd
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| definition 1: |
something made up of two or more parts or elements.
The cleaning compound contains ammonia and other solvents.- synonyms:
- composite, composition, compost, mixture
- antonyms:
- element
- similar words:
- admixture, aggregate, alloy, amalgam, blend, combination, concoction, conglomeration, intermixture, manifold, mosaic, patchwork, synthesis, union
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| definition 2: |
a substance formed by the union of two or more chemical elements in fixed proportions, with properties different from those of its constituents.
Water is a compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen.- similar words:
- combination, synthesis
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| definition 3: |
a word composed of two or more lexically distinct words, such as "pickpocket".
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| related words: |
aromatic |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
k m
paUnd
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| inflections: |
compounds, compounding, compounded |
| definition 1: |
to combine or mix.
The chemicals must be compounded in the correct proportions.- synonyms:
- combine, mingle, mix
- similar words:
- admix, amalgamate, blend, intermingle, intermix, synthesize
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| definition 2: |
to intensify by adding to.
Lying about what he had done only compounded his offense.After the crops failed, disease compounded the suffering of the settlers.- synonyms:
- augment, exacerbate
- antonyms:
- alleviate, lighten
- similar words:
- aggravate, amplify, boost, enlarge, heighten, increase, intensify, magnify
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| definition 3: |
to produce by combining.
- synonyms:
- concoct, mix
- antonyms:
- decompose
- similar words:
- amalgamate, blend, compose, consolidate, mingle, synthesize, unite
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| definition 4: |
to calculate or pay (interest) on accrued interest as well as on principal.
The bank compounds interest quarterly.- similar words:
- mix, multiply
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
km
paUnd
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| definition 1: |
to form a compound.
Sodium and chlorine compound to form sodium chloride.- synonyms:
- combine
- similar words:
- synthesize
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| definition 2: |
to settle or come to terms by compromise.
- synonyms:
- compromise
- similar words:
- settle
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| related words: |
amalgamate, mix |
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| derivations: |
compoundable (adj.), compounder (n.) |
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