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compact

/ˈkɑmˌpækt/noun, verb, adjective2 syllables

Compact means: closely and firmly united or packed together.

Synonyms for compact44

noun, as in a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

covenant, concordat

noun, as in a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

powder compact

noun, as in a small and economical car

compact car

verb, as in squeeze or press together

compress, constrict, squeeze, contract, press

verb, as in have the property of being packable or of compacting easily

pack, bundle, wad

verb, as in compress into a wad

pack, bundle, wad

verb, as in make more compact by or as if by pressing

compress, pack together

adjective, as in closely and firmly united or packed together

clayey, cloggy, heavy, close-packed, consolidated, impacted, wedged, packed, serried, tight, concentrated

adjective, as in having a short and solid form or stature

heavyset, stocky, thick, thickset, short, little

adjective, as in briefly giving the gist of something

compendious, succinct, summary, concise

also used for compact

agreement, pact, treaty, powder box, condense, close, crowded, dense, solid, quasi-compact

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Opposites of compact

loose

What does compact mean?10

adjective

1

closely and firmly united or packed together“compact soil”

2

having a short and solid form or stature“a wrestler of compact build”

3

briefly giving the gist of something“a short and compendious book”

verb

1

squeeze or press together“she compressed her lips”

2

have the property of being packable or of compacting easily“This powder compacts easily”

3

compress into a wad“wad paper into the box”

4

make more compact by or as if by pressing“compress the data”

noun

1

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

2

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

3

a small and economical car

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Compact in a sentence

  • There are many smart designs among the compact models, aren't there?fcbond
  • The watch on the compact disc is mine.moman
  • Cassette tapes seem to have given way to compact disks in popularity.CM
  • I want a compact car with an air conditioner.CK
  • Compact discs have entirely taken the place of phonograph records.unknown
  • The survival kit includes a compact flint for emergencies.always
  • A dictionary that is compact and easy to carry around seems to be required.tommo
  • This washing machine is compact and good value for money.WestofEden

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of compact

as a noun

plural
compacts

as a verb

past tense
compacted
present participle
compacting
third-person singular
compacts
past participle
compacted

as a adjective

comparative
compacter
superlative
compactest