compact vs machine

machine vs compact

compact and machine both are nouns.

compact is an adjective but machine is not an adjective.

compact and machine both are verbs.

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

As nouns, machine is a hypernym of compact; that is, machine is a word with a broader meaning than compact:

compact: a small and economical car
machine: a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

Other hypernyms of compact include auto, automobile, car, motorcar.

compact (noun)	machine (noun)
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse	any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
a small and economical car	a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action	a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
	a group that controls the activities of a political party
	an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently
	an efficient person

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

compact (verb)	machine (verb)
squeeze or press together	make by machinery
compress into a wad	turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
make more compact by or as if by pressing
have the property of being packable or of compacting easily

Difference between compact and machine

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