compress vs compact

compress and compact both are nouns.

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

As verbs, compress and compact are synonyms defined as:

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

As verbs, compress and compact are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of compress include pack together.

compress (noun)	compact (noun)
a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)	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

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

compress (verb)	compact (verb)
squeeze or press together	squeeze or press together
make more compact by or as if by pressing	compress into a wad
	make more compact by or as if by pressing
	have the property of being packable or of compacting easily