bear down vs compact

compact vs bear down

bear down is not a noun while compact is a noun.

bear down is not an adjective while compact is an adjective.

bear down and compact both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bear down	No	No	Yes	No
compact	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, compact is a hypernym of bear down; that is, compact is a word with a broader meaning than bear down:

bear down: contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
compact: squeeze or press together

Other hypernyms of bear down include compress, constrict, contract, press, squeeze.

bear down (noun)	compact (noun)
	a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
	a small and economical car
	a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

bear down (adjective)	compact (adjective)
	closely and firmly united or packed together
	briefly giving the gist of something
	having a short and solid form or stature

bear down (verb)	compact (verb)
exert a force or cause a strain upon	squeeze or press together
pay special attention to	compress into a wad
exert full strength	make more compact by or as if by pressing
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle	have the property of being packable or of compacting easily
exert a force with a heavy weight
contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery

Difference between bear down and compact

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