contract vs compact

compact vs contract

contract and compact both are nouns.

contract is not an adjective while compact is an adjective.

contract and compact both are verbs.

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

As verbs, contract and compact are synonyms defined as:

contract and compact: squeeze or press together

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

contract (noun)	compact (noun)
a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid	a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law	a small and economical car
(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make	a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

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

contract (verb)	compact (verb)
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness	squeeze or press together
make or become more narrow or restricted	compress into a wad
become smaller or draw together	make more compact by or as if by pressing
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements	have the property of being packable or of compacting easily
compress or concentrate
enter into a contractual arrangement
make smaller
squeeze or press together
engage by written agreement

Difference between contract and compact

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