Meaning of the word compact in English

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compact

US /kəmˈpækt/

UK /kəmˈpækt/

closely and neatly packed together; dense

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The car has a compact design, making it easy to park.

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The snow was compact and firm underfoot.

Synonym:

dense compressed condensed tightly packed small

Synonym:

loose spacious spread out

a small flat case containing face powder and a mirror, typically carried in a woman's handbag

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She pulled out her makeup compact to touch up her face.

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The vintage compact had intricate engravings.

Synonym:

powder compact makeup case

make or become denser, firmer, or more closely packed

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The machine is designed to compact waste materials.

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The soil needs to be compacted before laying the foundation.

Synonym:

compress condense press pack densify

Synonym:

expand loosen disperse

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compact disc