compass
adverb
1. (obsolete) In a circuit; round about.
noun
1. navigational instrument for finding directions
Definition categories: man–made
2. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
- within the compass of this article
Similar word(s): ambit, orbit, range, reach, scope
Definition categories: attribute, extent
3. the limit of capability
- within the compass of education
Similar word(s): grasp, range, reach
Definition categories: thought, capability, capableness, potentiality
4. drafting instrument used for drawing circles
Definition categories: man–made
Sentences with compass as a noun:
- within the compass of an encircling wall
verb
1. bring about; accomplish
- This writer attempts more than his talents can compass
Definition categories: social, accomplish, achieve, attain, reach
2. travel around, either by plane or ship
- We compassed the earth
Similar word(s): circumnavigate
Definition categories: motion, circle
3. get the meaning of something
- Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
Similar word(s): apprehend, comprehend, dig, grasp, grok, savvy
Definition categories: cognition, understand