compass - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

navigational instrument for finding directions

Synonyms

• compass

More generic

• navigational instrument

More specific

• gyrocompass
• magnetic compass

Noun

drafting instrument used for drawing circles

Synonyms

• compass

More generic

• drafting instrument

Noun

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

Synonyms

• ambit
• compass
• orbit
• range
• reach
• scope

More generic

• extent

More specific

• approximate range
• ballpark
• confines
• contrast
• expanse
• gamut
• horizon
• internationalism
• internationality
• latitude
• palette
• pallet
• purview
• spectrum
• sweep
• view

Noun

the limit of capability

Synonyms

• compass
• grasp
• range
• reach

More generic

• capability
• capableness
• potentiality

More specific

• ken
• sight

Verb

get the meaning of something

Synonyms

• apprehend
• compass
• comprehend
• dig
• get the picture
• grasp
• grok
• savvy

More generic

• understand

More specific

• catch on
• cotton on
• digest
• figure
• get it
• get onto
• get wise
• intuit
• latch on
• tumble
• twig

Verb

travel around, either by plane or ship

Synonyms

• circumnavigate
• compass

More generic

• circle

Verb

bring about; accomplish

Synonyms

• compass

More generic

• accomplish
• achieve
• attain
• reach

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