compass

/kˈʌmpəs/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. navigational instrument for finding directions
2. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
   “the range of a supersonic jet”
3. the limit of capability
   “within the compass of education”
4. drafting instrument used for drawing circles

verb

1. bring about; accomplish
   “This writer attempts more than his talents can compass”
2. travel around, either by plane or ship
   “We compassed the earth”
3. get the meaning of something
   “Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?”

Synonyms for compass

• scope
• range
• reach
• orbit
• ambit
• grasp
• circumnavigate
• grok
• get the picture
• comprehend
• savvy
• dig
• apprehend

Words that rhyme with compass

• encompass
• gyrocompass
• bumpus