press vs compact

compact vs press

press and compact both are nouns.

press is not an adjective while compact is an adjective.

press and compact both are verbs.

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

As verbs, press and compact are synonyms defined as:

press and compact: squeeze or press together

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

press (noun)	compact (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure	a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead	a small and economical car
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids	a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
a machine used for printing
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
a dense crowd of people
the state of demanding notice or attention

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

press (verb)	compact (verb)
force or impel in an indicated direction	squeeze or press together
ask for or request earnestly	compress into a wad
lift weights	make more compact by or as if by pressing
exert pressure or force to or upon	have the property of being packable or of compacting easily
place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
squeeze or press together
press and smooth with a heated iron
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
press from a plastic
create by pressing
crowd closely
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
be urgent
to be oppressive or burdensome

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