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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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

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compound

Noun

The compound’s total amount of space is a little shy of 10,000 square feet. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

The bottom line for now is that oysters carry compounds with real biological plausibility for supporting testosterone production, particularly in people who are zinc-deficient. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Adjective

Spotify expects revenue to grow at a compound annual growth rate in the mid-teens and laid out plans to reach 1 billion subscribers. — Christina Cheddar Berk,michelle Fox, CNBC, 21 May 2026

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

Verb

However, our findings demonstrate the risks faced by populations that are experiencing multiple, compounded hardships. — Carina Heckert, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

In fact, three years ago, the FDA banned compounding pharmacies from dispensing seven peptide products over safety issues. — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026