compass vs reach

compass and reach both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
compass	Yes	No	Yes	No
reach	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, compass and reach are synonyms defined as:

compass and reach: an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

Other synonyms of compass include ambit, orbit, range, scope.

As nouns, compass and reach are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of compass include grasp, range.

As verbs, reach is a hypernym of compass; that is, reach is a word with a broader meaning than compass:

Other hypernyms of compass include accomplish, achieve, attain.

compass (noun)	reach (noun)
navigational instrument for finding directions	the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
drafting instrument used for drawing circles	an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:	the limit of capability
the limit of capability	the limits within which something can be effective

compass (verb)	reach (verb)
get the meaning of something	be in or establish communication with
travel around, either by plane or ship	to exert much effort or energy
bring about; accomplish	move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
	reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
	reach a destination, either real or abstract
	reach a goal
	place into the hands or custody of
	to gain with effort
	to extend as far as