compact

adjective
UK: /kəmˈpækt/
US: /kəmˈpækt/

  1. Closely and neatly packed together; small.

    1. This is a compact car.
    2. The compact design of the smartphone makes it easy to carry around.

  2. Using very little space.

    1. A compact kitchen saves space.
    2. We need to find more compact ways to store all of these files.

Synonyms

agreement dense compressed contract small
compact noun

  1. An agreement or contract between parties.

    1. They signed a compact to work together.
    2. The city and the developers entered into a compact to build the new stadium.
compact verb

  1. To press something firmly together.

    1. Compact the soil before planting.
    2. The machine is used to compact the garbage, making more room in the bin.

  2. To pack something down tightly or make it more dense.

    1. The snow began to compact under my feet as I walked.
    2. We used a machine to compact the gravel before laying the foundation for the path.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "compact" in English means: Closely and neatly packed together; small., Using very little space..

The phonetic transcription of "compact" is /kəmˈpækt/ in British English and /kəmˈpækt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "compact": agreement, dense, compressed, contract, small.

Example usage of "compact": "This is a compact car.". More examples on the page.