Compound
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
Compound (noun)
- a thing made by combining two or more different elements or parts.
- a group of buildings surrounded by a fence or wall.
Examples
- The scientist analyzed the compound in the lab.
- Mix the compound thoroughly before use.
Common collocations: chemical compound, complex compound, military compound, secure compound, compound a problem
Compound (verb)
- to make a problem or situation worse by adding to it.
- to mix two or more things together to form a whole.
Examples
- The rain compounded the traffic problems.
- His actions only compounded the situation.
Compound (adjective)
- describing something that is made up of two or more parts.
Examples
- The compound structure was difficult to build.
- She wore a compound necklace of gold and silver.