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

The only two other entities with access to the BAM compound within the surrounding counties were Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the National Park Service, officials said. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

People have gone from smearing the compound on their faces to using injections, in hopes of achieving firmer, wrinkle-free skin and other anti-aging benefits. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

China’s inflation accelerated for the first time in months, compounding the economic difficulties for millions of people. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026

That’s compounded by the powerful El Nino, a large patch of extraordinarily warm water developing off the coast of South America right now. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 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