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

Despite such support, the FDA’s two-day meeting is expected to showcase a stark split over the compounds. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Your Cancer Risk May Be Reduced The vitamins, antioxidants, and plant compounds in peaches may help prevent cancer. — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 22 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

Prioritizing high-interest debt, such as credit cards, is usually the smartest first step, since that debt compounds quickly and drains resources that could otherwise go toward the business. — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

As happens in many parts of Italy, the problem of finding work or decent housing is compounded by personal and family vulnerabilities. — Ed Meza, Variety, 23 July 2026