Synonyms of compound

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noun

ˈkäm-ˌpau̇nd 

as in mixture

a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things

mixed the chemicals together to form a new compound

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mixture
• blend
• alloy
• mix
• amalgam
• combination
• amalgamation
• synthesis
• composite
• fusion
• blending
• emulsion
• cocktail
• admixture
• intermixture
• assortment
• conflation
• meld
• absorption
• integration
• accumulation
• incorporation
• variety
• interfusion
• merging
• merger
• hash
• coalition
• concretion
• mélange
• commingling
• aggregation
• intermingling
• coalescence
• half-and-half
• compost
• homogenization
• medley
• commixture
• hodgepodge
• mingling
• patchwork
• potpourri
• mishmash
• immixture
• conglomeration
• mergence
• jumble
• hotchpotch
• motley
• immingling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• component
• element
• ingredient
• constituent

compound

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verb

käm-ˈpau̇nd 

1

as in to increase

to make greater in size, amount, or number

we compounded our error by waiting too long to call for help

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increase
• accelerate
• augment
• expand
• boost
• multiply
• add (to)
• raise
• enhance
• extend
• amplify
• reinforce
• pump up
• maximize
• swell
• build up
• intensify
• escalate
• strengthen
• enlarge
• stoke
• supplement
• aggrandize
• up
• supersize
• hype
• draw out
• spike
• jump
• develop
• elongate
• stretch
• complement
• heighten
• boom
• flesh (out)
• prolong
• inflate
• bump (up)
• blow up
• lengthen
• dilate
• magnify
• skyrocket
• rachet (up)
• accumulate
• ratchet (up)
• distend
• protract
• beef (up)
• follow up
• collect
• amass
• parlay

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduce
• decrease
• lower
• subtract (from)
• diminish
• downsize
• lessen
• abate
• shorten
• dwindle
• curtail
• abbreviate
• abridge
• contract
• minify
• compress
• de-escalate
• condense
• cut back
• constrict
• retrench

2

as in to connect

to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole

the German language's propensity for compounding words

Synonyms & Similar Words

• connect
• couple
• integrate
• string
• conjugate
• interconnect
• chain
• combine
• link
• yoke
• catenate
• concatenate
• hook
• join
• interlink
• hitch
• weld
• wire
• interlock
• dovetail
• cement
• cord
• articulate
• fuse
• intermesh
• coalesce
• unite

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separate
• disconnect
• split
• divide
• part
• disunite
• uncouple
• unhitch
• detach
• disengage
• cleave
• unchain
• disjoin
• dissever
• disjoint
• unyoke
• rupture
• unlink
• sever
• sunder

compound

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adjective

ˈkäm-ˌpau̇nd 

as in amalgamated

made from the joining of two or more parts or elements

a compound word

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amalgamated
• composite
• combined
• blended
• mixed
• integrated
• fused
• commingled
• mingled
• intermixed
• interwoven
• interlaced
• coalescent
• intertwined
• cut-and-paste

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• simple
• noncompound
• uncombined
• unmixed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compound

Noun

Marcel’s body was buried Wednesday at the family compound in eastern Cameroon, Abba said. — Jean Fernand Koena, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Gut bacteria are integral to human physiology, aiding digestion, synthesizing vitamins and other beneficial compounds, regulating immune responses, and helping prevent colonization by harmful microorganisms. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Verb

Overheating electronics contributed to the failure of two of the craft's three reaction wheels, compounded by an unrelated malfunction in its thruster system. — David Szondy august 20, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026

Coventry had been in debt for years, compounded by relegation and the collapse of the English Football League’s (EFL) commercial deal with ITV Digital, and made only a small contribution to the construction of the new stadium. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Adjective

From 2019 to 2025, consumption of alcohol, as measured by servings, fell at a compound annual rate of 2%, according to analysis of preliminary industry data from IWSR, a drinks market research firm. — Jennifer Creery, Bloomberg, 21 May 2026

Most of that is compound growth. — Teresa Ghilarducci, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026