Hyphenation of Compass

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word Compass? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

Com-pass

Definitions of Compass:

1.
Navigational instrument for finding directions
2.
An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: the range of a supersonic jet
A piano has a greater range than the human voice The ambit of municipal legislation Within the compass of this article Within the scope of an investigation Outside the reach of the law In the political orbit of a world power
3.
The limit of capability
Within the compass of education
4.
Drafting instrument used for drawing circles
5.
Bring about
Accomplish This writer attempts more than his talents can compass
6.
Travel around, either by plane or ship
We compassed the earth
7.
Get the meaning of something
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Synonyms of Compass:

nounnavigational instrument
noun scope, range, reach, orbit, ambit, extent
noun range, reach, grasp, capability, capableness, potentiality
noundrafting instrument
verb achieve, accomplish, attain, reach
verb circumnavigate, circle
verbget the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, grasp, apprehend, understand

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