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compass vs extent

extent vs compass

compass and extent both are nouns.

compass is a verb but extent is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compass Yes No Yes No
extent Yes No No No
As nouns, extent is a hypernym of compass; that is, extent is a word with a broader meaning than compass:
  • compass: an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
  • extent: the distance or area or volume over which something extends
compass (noun) extent (noun)
navigational instrument for finding directions the distance or area or volume over which something extends
drafting instrument used for drawing circles the point or degree to which something extends
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the limit of capability
compass (verb) extent (verb)
get the meaning of something
travel around, either by plane or ship
bring about; accomplish
Difference between compass and extent

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