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tumble vs compass

compass vs tumble

tumble and compass both are nouns.

tumble and compass both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tumble Yes No Yes No
compass Yes No Yes No
As verbs, compass is a hypernym of tumble; that is, compass is a word with a broader meaning than tumble:
  • tumble: understand, usually after some initial difficulty
  • compass: get the meaning of something
Other hypernyms of tumble include apprehend, comprehend, dig, get the picture, grasp, grok, savvy.
tumble (noun) compass (noun)
an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end navigational instrument for finding directions
a sudden drop from an upright position drafting instrument used for drawing circles
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the limit of capability
tumble (verb) compass (verb)
do gymnastics, roll and turn skillfully get the meaning of something
fall suddenly and sharply travel around, either by plane or ship
suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat bring about; accomplish
put clothes in a tumbling barrel, where they are whirled about in hot air, usually with the purpose of drying
understand, usually after some initial difficulty
throw together in a confused mass
fall down, as if collapsing
fall apart
roll over and over, back and forth
cause to topple or tumble by pushing
fly around
Difference between tumble and compass

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