Online dictionary
combine
verb
[kuhm BAHYN]
to mix or bring several things together
If you combine flour and water you will get dough.
Synonyms: mix, blend
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common
adjective
[KOM uhn]
widespread or general; shared by many
It is common knowledge that exercise is good for your health.
Synonyms: popular, customary
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compare
verb
[Kuhm PAIR]
to examine the differences and similarities between two things
If you compare Paris and New York, Paris is much cheaper.
Synonyms: contrast, evaluate
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comparison
noun
[Kuhm PAR uh suhn]
the act of measuring the similarities and differences between two things
A comparison between the two brands of toothpaste shows that they are pretty much the same.
Synonyms: study, analysis
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competing
verb
[Kuhm PEET ing]
trying to win over someone or something else
The two competing athletes trained hard to win the race.
Synonyms: fighting, rivalling
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completely
adverb
[Kuhm PLEETlee]
totally
The whole experience was completely different from what we expected.
Synonyms: wholly, entirely
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complex
adjective
[Kuhm PLEKS]
made up of many different parts; hard to understand
The country faced complex economic problems which stemmed from a variety of different causes.
Synonyms: complicated, intricate
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component
noun
[Kuhm POH nuhnt]
a part of something
The key component in any laptop these days is its microchip.
Synonyms: element, factor
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compromise
verb
[KOM pruh mahyz]
to settle a disagreement by offering a concession
Since I am an early riser and my wife likes to sleep late, we decided to compromise and wake up at 10:00 a.m.
Synonyms: agree, meet halfway, negotiate
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