grasp vs compass

grasp and compass both are nouns.

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

As nouns, grasp and compass are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of grasp include range, reach.

As verbs, grasp and compass are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of grasp include apprehend, comprehend, dig, get the picture, grok, savvy.

grasp (noun)	compass (noun)
the act of grasping	navigational instrument for finding directions
an intellectual hold or understanding	drafting instrument used for drawing circles
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something	an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the limit of capability	the limit of capability

grasp (verb)	compass (verb)
get the meaning of something	get the meaning of something
hold firmly	travel around, either by plane or ship
	bring about; accomplish