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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: |
kam
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 |
adjective + (n.)compound
active,
antibacterial,
antioxidant,
aromatic,
beneficial,
biological,
bitter,
carcinogenic,
chemical,
chlorinated,
complex,
experimental,
fortified,
inorganic,
man-made,
medicinal,
natural,
organic,
pharmaceutical,
phenolic,
potent,
promising,
related,
rubber,
secondary,
synthetic,
toxic,
useful,
volatile
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verb + (n.)compound
absorb, contain, enter, isolate, manufacture, produce, raid, screen, spray, storm, surround, synthesize, test
(n.)compound
+ verb
bind, block, derive, detect, emit, extract, form, house, inhibit, mimic
noun + (n.)compound
acid,
ammonium,
assault,
branch,
carbon,
chemical,
chlorine,
concentration,
copper,
cult,
doom,
embassy,
emission,
entrance,
exposure,
fence,
garlic,
hydrocarbon,
insect,
mercury,
metal,
mineral,
nitrogen,
odor,
oxide,
palace,
perimeter,
polygamist,
protein,
raid,
sulfur,
temple
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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 |
(v.)compound
+ adverb
annually
(v.)compound
+ noun
challenge, confusion, crisis, damage, debt, difficulty, effect, error, fact, failure, fear, growth, injury, lack, loss, matter, mistake, problem, situation, tragedy, trouble
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| derivations: |
compoundable (adj.), compounder (n.) |
The word compound
contains the following parts:
com-
Latin
prefix
that means with, together
  More about this word part:
The prefix com-
attaches to Latin bases beginning with m, p, or b. It has multiple forms, as the 'm' sound in com-
assimilates to the initial sound of the base to which it is attached. See the assimilated forms col-, con-, cor-, and co-. Note: com-
is frequently an intensive prefix, as in " commemorate
" and " command
."
Example words:
accomplish, combat, combine, commerce, commercial, commingle, commission, commissioner, commit, comparison, complex, comport, comprehend, incomprehensible, command, commemorate, commute, compare, compel, complacent, complete, complement, complicate, compliment, compose, component, compound1, compulsory, compulsive, computer, compute
- synonyms:
- syn-
pos, -pose, pon, -pone, -pound
Latin
root
that means put, place
Example words:
appose, apposite, apposition, appositive, component, composed, composite, compositor, compost, compound, decompose, deponent, depositary, deposition, depositor, depository, discompose, disposable, disposal, disposer, exponent, exponential, expose, exposition, expositor, expository, exposure, expound, impose, imposing, imposition, impostor, impound, inapposite, indisposed, indisposition, interpose, interposition, juxtapose, juxtaposition, opponent, opposable, oppose, opposite, opposition, overexpose, ovipositor, photocompose, pose, poser, poseur, positive, positivism, postpone, posture, predispose, proponent, proposal, propose, proposition, propound, purpose, purposeful, purposely, repose, suppose, transposition
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