dressing vs compress

compress vs dressing

dressing and compress both are nouns.

dressing is not a verb while compress is a verb.

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

As nouns, compress is a hyponym of dressing; that is, compress is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dressing:

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

Other hyponyms of dressing include bandage, patch, cataplasm, plaster, poultice, surgical dressing.

dressing (noun)	compress (noun)
the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes	a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
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

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

Difference between dressing and compress

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