Pronunciation: /kɑmˈpaʊnd/
noun a fenced or walled-in area containing a group of buildings, especially in a factory or a prison
A1 I bought a compound to treat my headache.
A2 The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
B1 The housing complex is a compound of several buildings.
B2 The compound of the sentence was made up of two independent clauses.
C1 The compound of the medicine had a calming effect on the patient.
C2 The compound of the investment portfolio included stocks, bonds, and real estate.
verb to make something by combining various elements; to increase in intensity or quality
A1 I compound my vitamins in the morning.
A2 She compounds different herbs to make a natural remedy.
B1 The chef compounded various ingredients to create a unique dish.
B2 The scientist compounded different chemicals to form a new compound.
C1 The artist compounded various colors to create a stunning masterpiece.
C2 The engineer compounded different materials to build a durable structure.
adjective composed of two or more parts; complex; involving or resulting from the combination of two or more elements
A1 I bought a compound bow for hunting.
A2 The compound interest on my savings account is adding up.
B1 The scientist conducted experiments in a compound laboratory.
B2 The compound fracture in his leg required surgery.
C1 The novel features a compound character with conflicting motivations.
C2 The compound sentence was so long and complex that it was hard to follow.
formal The scientist synthesized a new compound in the laboratory.
informal I heard they mixed together some crazy compound in the lab.
slang They whipped up a sick compound in the lab.
figurative The compound of emotions within her was hard to decipher.
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