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compound

[kom-pound, kom-pound, kom-pound, kuhm-pound, kom-pound] / ˈkɒm paʊnd, kɒmˈpaʊnd, ˈkɒm paʊnd, kəmˈpaʊnd, ˈkɒm paʊnd /
NOUN
combination, mixture
Synonyms
STRONG
admixture aggregate alloy amalgam amalgamation blend combo commixture composite composition compost conglomerate fusion goulash medley mishmash soup stew synthesis union
Antonyms
STRONG
division separation
VERB
mix, combine
Synonyms
STRONG
admix amalgamate associate blend bracket coalesce commingle commix concoct connect couple fuse immix intermingle join link meld mingle synthesize unite
WEAK
coagment make up
Antonyms
STRONG
disconnect disjoin divide separate unmix
WEAK
better make easy uncomplicate
VERB
make difficult; complicate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
add to aggravate exacerbate heighten intensify magnify multiply worsen
STRONG
augment confound confuse extend
WEAK
make complex make intricate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm decrease help improve lessen soothe weaken
STRONG
clarify clear up enlighten explain
WEAK
better divide make easy separate uncomplicate unmix

Example Sentences

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"There are many stories of survivors from Vietnam that had severe injuries -- compound fractures -- just from the ejection," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Lebanese officials said diplomatic practice prevents them from forcibly removing anyone from the embassy compound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The concrete compound features an Instagram-ready layout with 15,320 square feet of living space, seven bedrooms, and 9.5 bathrooms.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Jawad Younes and his uncle, 41-year-old Ragheb Younes, were laid to rest in Saksakiyeh on Saturday after their family compound was hit a day earlier.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Then one day—a bright, soft morning with a whisper of rain in it—we got there to find the gates closed and guards posted along the iron railings that encircled the compound.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.