Synonyms for compass
Synonyms for (noun) compass
Synonyms: compass
Definition: navigational instrument for finding directions
Similar words: navigational instrument
Definition: an instrument used for navigating
Synonyms: compass
Definition: drafting instrument used for drawing circles
Similar words: drafting instrument
Definition: an instrument used by a draftsman in making drawings
Synonyms: compass, scope, orbit, range, reach, ambit
Definition: an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
Usage: a piano has a greater range than the human voice; the ambit of municipal legislation; within the compass of this article; within the scope of an investigation; outside the reach of the law; in the political orbit of a world power
Similar words: extent
Definition: the distance or area or volume over which something extends
Usage: the vast extent of the desert; an orchard of considerable extent
Synonyms: range, reach, compass, grasp
Definition: the limit of capability
Usage: within the compass of education
Similar words: capability, capableness, potentiality
Definition: an aptitude that may be developed
Synonyms for (verb) compass
Synonyms: dig, compass, comprehend, get the picture, grasp, grok, apprehend, savvy
Definition: get the meaning of something
Usage: Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
Similar words: understand
Definition: know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
Usage: She did not understand her husband; I understand what she means
Synonyms: circumnavigate, compass
Definition: travel around, either by plane or ship
Usage: We compassed the earth
Synonyms: compass
Definition: bring about; accomplish
Usage: This writer attempts more than his talents can compass
Similar words: accomplish, achieve, attain, reach
Definition: to gain with effort
Usage: she achieved her goal despite setbacks