English / word
compound
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
something made of two or more parts; in grammar, a word made from two words; in chemistry, a substance made from elements
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
In context
01
Children played inside the building compound.
02
Water is a chemical compound of hydrogen and oxygen.
Synonyms
mixture,complex,combination
Antonyms
element,simple
Collocations
chemical compound,compound interest,compound sentence