COMPOUND
/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of COMPOUND
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined
A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices
Anything made by combining several things.
A substance made from any combination elements.
A substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportions by weight.
To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts.
"to compound a medicine"
To assemble (ingredients) into a whole; to combine, mix, or unite.
To modify or change by combination with some other thing or part; to mingle with something else.
Synonyms of COMPOUND
Words with similar meaning
Examples of COMPOUND in a Sentence
- "to compound a medicine"
- "a compound word"
- "compound addition; compound proportion"
Word Details
Is COMPOUND a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COMPOUND is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COMPOUND uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COMPOUND
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | m | p | o | u | n | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMPOUND
92 words from the letters in COMPOUND
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How to Use COMPOUND in Word Games
COMPOUND is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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