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magnetic compass vs compass

compass vs magnetic compass

magnetic compass and compass both are nouns.

magnetic compass is not a verb while compass is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
magnetic compass Yes No No No
compass Yes No Yes No
As nouns, compass is a hypernym of magnetic compass; that is, compass is a word with a broader meaning than magnetic compass:
  • magnetic compass: compass based on an indicator (as a magnetic needle) that points to the magnetic north
  • compass: navigational instrument for finding directions
magnetic compass (noun) compass (noun)
compass based on an indicator (as a magnetic needle) that points to the magnetic north navigational instrument for finding directions
drafting instrument used for drawing circles
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the limit of capability
magnetic compass (verb) compass (verb)
get the meaning of something
travel around, either by plane or ship
bring about; accomplish
Difference between magnetic compass and compass

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