Compasses Synonyms and Antonyms

An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. ranges
  2. scopes
  3. reaches
  4. swings
  5. needles
  6. orbits
  7. sweeps
  8. spheres
  9. realms
  10. extensions
The limit of capability
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. ranges
  2. reaches
  3. scopes
  4. circumferences
  5. grasps
  6. capacities
A line around a closed figure or area
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. peripheries
  2. circuits
  3. perimeters
  4. circumferences
To perceive directly with the intellect
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. kens
  2. understands
  3. knows
  4. grasps
  5. fathoms
  6. comprehends
  7. apprehends
Get the meaning of something
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. digs
  2. grasps
  3. kens
  4. twigs
  5. understands
  6. comprehends
  7. takes
  8. senses
  9. sees
  10. reads
  11. apprehends
  12. gets
  13. follows
  14. fathoms
  15. conceives
  16. catches
  17. accepts
Antonyms:
  1. loses
  2. fails
To encircle with or as if with a band
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. rings
  2. girdles
  3. girds
  4. encompasses
  5. belts
  6. bands
Range or scope, as of understanding, perception, or authority:
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. ranges
An enclosing line or boundary; a circumference:
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. circumferences

Words Related to Compasses

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Compasses Sentence Examples

  • Landon, start taking accountability of dealers and compasses throughout the day.

  • A trained observer acting under the superintendent of compasses is charged with this important work.

  • The binnacles or pedestals for compasses are generally constructed of wood about 45 in.

  • After that they took his right hand, placed it on something, and told him to hold a pair of compasses to his left breast with the other hand and to repeat after someone who read aloud an oath of fidelity to the laws of the Order.

  • A museum containing compasses of various types invented during the 19th century is attached to the Compass Observatory at Deptford.

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