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COMPACT

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Compact.

How to pronounce compact:

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Compact - as an adjective

Closely and firmly united or packed together

Example: "Compact soil"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
loose

Compact - as a noun

A small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
powder compact

A signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
concordatcovenant

A small and economical car

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compact car

Compact - as an adjective satellite

Having a short and solid form or stature

Example: "A wrestler of compact build"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heavysetstockythickthickset

Briefly giving the gist of something

Example: "A short and compendious book"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compendioussuccinctsummary

Compact - as a verb

Have the property of being packable or of compacting easily

Example: "This powder compacts easily"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pack

Compress into a wad

Example: "Wad paper into the box"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bundlepack
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arrangeset up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make more compact by or as if by pressing

Example: "Compress the data"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compresspack together
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forcesqueezewedge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Squeeze or press together

Example: "She compressed her lips"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compressconstrictcontractpresssqueeze
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tighten
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I need a new compact for my makeup."
"She carries a small compact in her purse for touch-ups."
"The compact contains all the necessary tools for the job."
"He keeps his important documents in a fireproof compact."
"The compact is designed to fit in your pocket."
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Word Game Points

Is COMPACT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compact is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMPACT has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is COMPACT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compact is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMPACT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is COMPACT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compact is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMPACT has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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