Synonyms of compounds

compounds 1 of 2

noun

plural of compound

as in mixtures

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

• mixtures
• alloys
• blends
• mixes
• amalgams
• combinations
• amalgamations
• syntheses
• composites
• fusions
• emulsions
• admixtures
• cocktails
• intermixtures
• assortments
• conflations
• melds
• absorptions
• varieties
• concretions
• accumulations
• mergers
• composts
• integrations
• incorporations
• coalitions
• mélanges
• coalescences
• aggregations
• medleys
• hashes
• commixtures
• homogenizations
• patchworks
• potpourris
• half-and-halfs
• conglomerations
• interfusions
• mergences
• immixtures
• jumbles
• mishmashes
• hodgepodges
• hotchpotches
• motleys

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• elements
• components
• ingredients
• constituents

compounds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of compound

1

as in increases

to make greater in size, amount, or number

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• accelerates
• expands
• augments
• boosts
• adds (to)
• multiplies
• raises
• extends
• enhances
• amplifies
• intensifies
• reinforces
• swells
• ups
• builds up
• maximizes
• escalates
• supplements
• pumps up
• stokes
• enlarges
• strengthens
• supersizes
• aggrandizes
• hypes
• spikes
• jumps
• complements
• booms
• bumps (up)
• prolongs
• develops
• stretches
• heightens
• dilates
• draws out
• lengthens
• elongates
• distends
• accumulates
• fleshes (out)
• inflates
• protracts
• magnifies
• ratchets (up)
• rachets (up)
• skyrockets
• blows up
• beefs (up)
• collects
• follows up
• amasses
• parlays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• reduces
• diminishes
• subtracts (from)
• lessens
• lowers
• abates
• dwindles
• downsizes
• contracts
• abbreviates
• shortens
• curtails
• abridges
• minifies
• de-escalates
• compresses
• condenses
• constricts
• cuts back
• retrenches

2

as in couples

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

• couples
• connects
• strings
• chains
• conjugates
• links
• integrates
• interconnects
• yokes
• combines
• hooks
• concatenates
• interlinks
• catenates
• wires
• joins
• hitches
• interlocks
• dovetails
• welds
• intermeshes
• fuses
• cords
• cements
• articulates
• coalesces
• unites

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separates
• parts
• disconnects
• disjoins
• uncouples
• divides
• splits
• disunites
• unhitches
• disjoints
• disengages
• dissevers
• detaches
• unchains
• unyokes
• unlinks
• cleaves
• ruptures
• sunders
• severs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compounds

Noun

Both technologies use calcium compounds and involve heating limestone. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2026

Apparently, some bacteria were using oxygen in the tunnel to metabolize sulfur compounds in the water, and that was producing the rotten-egg smell. — James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026

In advanced materials, researchers are using computational tools to identify promising compounds in months rather than years. — Cyrus Wadia, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Another concern Jones said is often raised is that sesame seeds contain phytates and oxalates, which are naturally occurring compounds that may reduce the absorption of certain minerals. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Avoid Iron Blockers at Mealtime Certain nutrients and other compounds found in foods, drinks, and supplements can interfere with iron absorption when consumed at the same time as iron-rich foods. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 11 Aug. 2026

Tests can look for volatile organic compounds, bacteria and, in some cases, semi-volatile compounds and metals. — Andrew J. Whelton, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

The compounds are also found in baby wipes, air fresheners, laundry supplies, eye drops, nasal sprays and personal care products such as shampoos, mouthwash and toothpaste. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Blood tests showed that people absorbed about 84% fewer beneficial plant compounds after drinking the banana smoothie than after taking the flavan-3-ol capsules. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

The company that automates research the fastest could gain a lead that compounds beyond its rivals’ reach. — Harry Booth, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

The difference now is that AI compounds the problem at machine speed. — Varun Badhwar, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Australia and even Mexico have pension systems requiring people to set aside a meaningful percentage of their earnings into an account that compounds for retirement. — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Acclaimed glass artist David Wagner created one of the city’s most distinctive artist compounds not just as a home, but as a place to make work, study, and preserve art. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026

The extreme weather compounds an already dire humanitarian crisis. — Elena Becatoros, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Healthy landscaping is cooling landscaping, and every improvement compounds the last. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Feathers make an unusually good PFAS record because they're built from keratin, a protein that many PFAS compounds bind to readily. — Refractor, 30 July 2026