compact vs contract

contract vs compact

compact and contract both are nouns.

compact is an adjective but contract is not an adjective.

compact and contract both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
compact	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
contract	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, compact and contract are synonyms defined as:

compact and contract: squeeze or press together

Other synonyms of compact include compress, constrict, press, squeeze.

compact (noun)	contract (noun)
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse	a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
a small and economical car	a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action	(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make

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

compact (verb)	contract (verb)
squeeze or press together	be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
compress into a wad	make or become more narrow or restricted
make more compact by or as if by pressing	become smaller or draw together
have the property of being packable or of compacting easily	reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
	compress or concentrate
	enter into a contractual arrangement
	make smaller
	squeeze or press together
	engage by written agreement

Difference between compact and contract

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