COMPOUNDS Synonyms: 172 Similar and Opposite Words

compounds 1 of 2

noun

plural of compound

as in mixtures

a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things mixed the chemicals together to form a new compound

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compounds

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verb

present tense third-person singular of compound

as in increases

to make greater in size, amount, or number we compounded our error by waiting too long to call for help

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as in couples

to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole the German language's propensity for compounding words

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This important step increases the excitement around women's soccer in Egypt, especially with the participation of Al-Ahly and Zamalek, who will participate for the first time since the launch of the first edition of the Egyptian women’s soccer league in the 1998/1999 season.

Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Daily, year-round use of SPF is key, Lee says, especially since the risk of skin cancer increases with age as UV damage accumulates.

Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024

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