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compact vs be

be vs compact

compact is a noun but be is not a noun.

compact is an adjective but be is not an adjective.

compact and be both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compact Yes Yes Yes No
be No No Yes No
As verbs, be is a hypernym of compact; that is, be is a word with a broader meaning than compact:
  • compact: have the property of being packable or of compacting easily
  • be: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
compact (noun) be (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
compact (adjective) be (adjective)
closely and firmly united or packed together
briefly giving the gist of something
having a short and solid form or stature
compact (verb) be (verb)
squeeze or press together spend or use time
compress into a wad work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
make more compact by or as if by pressing have an existence, be extant
have the property of being packable or of compacting easily have life, be alive
form or compose
have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
be identical to; be someone or something
be identical or equivalent to
represent, as of a character on stage
be priced at
to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
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