compress vs dressing

dressing vs compress

compress and dressing both are nouns.

compress is a verb but dressing is not a verb.

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

As nouns, dressing is a hypernym of compress; that is, dressing is a word with a broader meaning than compress:

compress: a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
dressing: a cloth covering for a wound or sore

Other hypernyms of compress include medical dressing.

compress (noun)	dressing (noun)
a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)	the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes
	the act of applying a bandage
	processes in the conversion of rough hides into leather
	a cloth covering for a wound or sore
	making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure
	savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
	a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables

compress (verb)	dressing (verb)
squeeze or press together
make more compact by or as if by pressing

Difference between compress and dressing

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