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Synonyms of compass

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Another word for compass is scope. Other synonyms of compass are magnetic compass, encircle, environ, surround and cover.

Synonyms and similar words for compass

nounA magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true...

  • magnetic compassAn instrument containing a freely suspended magnetic element which displays the direction of the horizontal component...

nounSynonym of scope.

  • scopeThe breadth, depth or reach of a subject; the extent of applicability or relevance; a domain, purview or remit.

verbTo surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

verbTo go about or round entirely; to traverse.

verbTo accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.

verbTo plot; to scheme (against someone).

nounDevice used to draw circular curves.

  • pair of compassesA technical drawing instrument consisting of two hinged legs, one typically equipped with a sharp metal point for...

Meaning of compass

  1. noun A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
  2. noun A pair of compasses (a device used to draw circular arcs and transfer length measurements).
  3. noun The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.

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Questions about synonyms of compass

What is another word for compass?
Compass has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as scope, magnetic compass, encircle, environ, surround, cover, traverse and accomplish.
What does compass mean?
Compass means a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

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Adapted from Wiktionary: compass (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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