The watch on the compact disc is mine.
Source: tatoeba (20548)
Compact
/ˈkɑmˌpækt/
Synonyms for "compact" (581 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Verb(1 words)
Determiner(1 words)
a small blade
Strong matches (15)
Adjective(1 words)
Noun(4 words)
Related words (25)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: compress, covenant, a small blade, abbreviate, abbreviated.
- Sentence evidence is available for compact, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "compact".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "compact"
Keep "compact" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "compact" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "compact", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "compact" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
24 entriesShowing 16 of 24 words.
More specific
15 entriesCollocations
14 entriesbinding compactcompact agreementcompact bookcompact carcompact designcompact disccompact layoutcompact notebookcompact sizecompact storagecompact workspacecosmetic compactpowder compactsmall compact
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
6 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
18 entriesShowing 16 of 18 words.
Translations
18 translations across 16 languages.
Chinese Mandarin
2 entries- 緊的 /紧的 adj (topological sense)
- 緊致的 /紧致的 adj (topological sense)
Dutch
1 entries- compact adj (topological sense)
Finnish
1 entries- kompakti adj (topological sense)
French
1 entries- compact adj (topological sense)
Galician
1 entries- compacto adj (topological sense)
German
1 entries- kompakt adj (topological sense)
Greek
1 entries- συμπεπιεσμένος adj (topological sense)
Hebrew
1 entries- קומפקטי adj (topological sense)
Hungarian
1 entries- kompakt adj (topological sense)
Icelandic
1 entries- þjappað adj (topological sense)
Kazakh
1 entries- ықшам adj (topological sense)
Polish
2 entries- zwarta adj (topological sense)
- zwarty adj (topological sense)
Portuguese
1 entries- compacto adj (topological sense)
Romanian
1 entries- compact adj (topological sense)
Swedish
1 entries- kompakt adj (topological sense)
Turkish
1 entries- tıkız adj (topological sense)
Sample sentences
24 total sentences available.
Cassette tapes seem to have given way to compact disks in popularity.
Source: tatoeba (63736)
I want a compact car with an air conditioner.
Source: tatoeba (65394)
Compact discs have entirely taken the place of phonograph records.
Source: tatoeba (72241)
Showing 4 of 24 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "compact"?
Closest matches include compress, covenant, a small blade, abbreviate, abbreviated.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "compact"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.