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How to pronounce “compass”
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Pronunciation guide for compass
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of compass with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- How the compass unlocked the world
and they would give you a map, and they would give you a compass,
- Definition summary
- A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce compass
How the compass unlocked the world
and they would give you a map, and they would give you a compass,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “compass”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
- A pair of compasses (a device used to draw circular arcs and transfer length measurements).
- (music) The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
- (obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
- (obsolete) An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.
- Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.
- (formal) Synonym of scope.
- (obsolete) Range, reach.
- (obsolete) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
- (carpentry, architecture, shipbuilding) A curved circular form.
- [Verb]
- To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
- To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
- (dated) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
- (dated) To plot; to scheme (against someone).
- [Adverb]
- (obsolete) In a circuit; round about.
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