compounds
Pronunciation: [ˈkɑːmpaʊndz]
Word
Context: "chemistry"
(noun) a compound is a substance made of two or more different elements that are chemically combined together. For example, water is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen.
Example
Salt is a compound formed from sodium and chlorine.
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Pure gold is not a compound; it is a single element.
Example
What compounds are essential for life on Earth?
Context: "grammar"
(noun) in grammar, a compound is a word that consists of two or more smaller words combined to create a new meaning. For instance, 'toothbrush' is a compound word made from 'tooth' and 'brush'.
Example
The word 'basketball' is a compound that combines 'basket' and 'ball'.
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The word 'cat' is not a compound; it is a simple word.
Example
Can you think of other compound words that we often use?
Context: "increase"
(verb) to compound means to make something worse or to add to a problem. Like when you have a small issue, and something you do makes it even bigger.
Example
He compounded his mistakes by not asking for help.
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She didn't compound her problem by ignoring it; she faced it head-on.
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How can one mistake compound another in a situation?
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