--- title: C — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 53 description: The 1959 words of the English dictionary under C, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/page/53/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / C # C — The English dictionary · page 53 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* (adjective) Compact means small and neatly packed so that it does not take up much space.[↗](../../compact/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective) Compact soil, snow or earth is pressed tightly together.[↗](../../compact/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun) A compact is a small flat case with a mirror and face powder.[↗](../../compact/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (noun, formal) A compact is an agreement between people or countries.[↗](../../compact/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (verb) To compact something is to press it together tightly so it takes less space.[↗](../../compact/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We bought a compact tent that fits in a backpack.[↗](../../compact/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The flat is compact but very cosy.[↗](../../compact/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The snow was so compact that we could walk on top of it.[↗](../../compact/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The rubbish truck compacts the bags to make room for more.[↗](../../compact/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum checked her lipstick in her compact mirror.[↗](../../compact/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The two countries signed a compact to share the river.[↗](../../compact/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Heavy machines compacted the ground before the road was built.[↗](../../compact/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · "I've made this compact," she said.[↗](../../compact/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Jerusalem, that art builded as a city that is compact together; (Writings PSA.122.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compact/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **compaction** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Pressing something together so it becomes tighter and smaller, with less space inside it.[↗](../../compaction/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science) The squeezing of layers of sediment or soil by weight on top, which helps turn sediment into sedimentary rock.[↗](../../compaction/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Compaction squeezes layers of sand into sandstone.[↗](../../compaction/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Heavy tractors cause soil compaction.[↗](../../compaction/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Rubbish lorries use compaction to fit more rubbish in.[↗](../../compaction/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We modelled compaction by pressing layers of clay together.[↗](../../compaction/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Roots struggle to grow in soil with too much compaction.[↗](../../compaction/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Road builders use rollers for compaction of gravel.[↗](../../compaction/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **companion** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A companion is a person or animal you spend time with or travel with.[↗](../../companion/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A companion is a friend who keeps you company.[↗](../../companion/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A companion is a person paid to live with and help an older or ill person.[↗](../../companion/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My dog is my best companion.[↗](../../companion/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The knight and his companions set off on a quest.[↗](../../companion/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She was a cheerful travelling companion.[↗](../../companion/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Teddy was his constant companion at night.[↗](../../companion/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma has a companion who helps her at home.[↗](../../companion/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Carrots and onions are good companion plants.[↗](../../companion/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Evil companions bring more hurt than profit.[↗](../../companion/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I will give thee answer, and thy companions with thee.[↗](../../companion/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.35.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../companion/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · I am become a brother to jackals, and a companion to ostriches.[↗](../../companion/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.30.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../companion/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · But it was thou, a man mine equal, my companion, and my familiar friend; (Writings PSA.55.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../companion/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **companionship** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The good feeling of being with friends or others and not being alone.[↗](../../companionship/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Friendly company that someone or something gives you, such as a pet or a neighbour.[↗](../../companionship/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Gran got a cat for companionship.[↗](../../companionship/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The old sailor missed the companionship of his crew.[↗](../../companionship/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Dogs give great companionship.[↗](../../companionship/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We visit Mr Jones to give him some companionship.[↗](../../companionship/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Clubs offer companionship as well as games.[↗](../../companionship/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The two travellers enjoyed each other's companionship.[↗](../../companionship/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · You see we have no female companionship.”[↗](../../companionship/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **company** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A company is a business that makes or sells things or provides a service.[↗](../../company/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Company is being with other people, so you are not alone.[↗](../../company/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Company means guests or visitors in your home.[↗](../../company/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A company is a group of actors, dancers or soldiers who work together.[↗](../../company/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dad works for a big computer company.[↗](../../company/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Thank you for keeping me company.[↗](../../company/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our dog is good company for Grandma.[↗](../../company/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We're having company for dinner tonight.[↗](../../company/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The theatre company performed Peter Pan.[↗](../../company/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · That company makes bikes.[↗](../../company/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Two's company, three's a crowd.[↗](../../company/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Then you will surely have company enough.’[↗](../../company/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · This do: take you censors, Korah, and all his company; (Torah NUM.16.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../company/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And there went up with him both chariots and horsemen; and it was a very great company.[↗](../../company/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.50.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../company/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins; (Torah GEN.35.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../company/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Do ye indeed speak as a righteous company?[↗](../../company/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.58.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../company/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · As it were a dance of two companies.[↗](../../company/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings SNG.7.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../company/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · The caravans of Tema looked, the companies of Sheba waited for them — (Writings JOB.6.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../company/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **comparable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Similar in size, amount or quality, so it makes sense to compare them: «two schools of comparable size».[↗](../../comparable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Able to be compared: «These results are not comparable».[↗](../../comparable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The two towns are comparable in size.[↗](../../comparable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Is a cat's speed comparable to a dog's?[↗](../../comparable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · To make it a fair test, the plants need comparable amounts of water.[↗](../../comparable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · This cheap bike is comparable with the expensive one.[↗](../../comparable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Prices in the two shops are comparable.[↗](../../comparable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The numbers are not comparable because one is in metres and one in feet.[↗](../../comparable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The Samaritans still to this day preserve a tradition allowing Resh to occur in both single and double forms, bearing a distinction comparable to the difference between the Spanish single r of pero and double rr of perro.\][↗](../../comparable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") Taw-Thaw.[↗](../../comparable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../comparable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter\![↗](../../comparable/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.4.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../comparable/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **comparative** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (grammar) The comparative is the form of an adjective or adverb used to compare two things: bigger, taller, more beautiful, better.[↗](../../comparative/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Comparative means judged by comparing with something else: «comparative comfort», «comparatively easy».[↗](../../comparative/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Comparative describes a study that compares things: comparative religion.[↗](../../comparative/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «Taller» is the comparative of «tall».[↗](../../comparative/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The comparative of «good» is «better».[↗](../../comparative/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · After the storm, the calm felt like comparative luxury.[↗](../../comparative/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The test was comparatively easy this time.[↗](../../comparative/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Write the comparative and superlative of «fast».[↗](../../comparative/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Long words use «more»: «more interesting» is a comparative.[↗](../../comparative/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · It is practically impossible to use the long tabulations for comparative purposes without some such shorthand.[↗](../../comparative/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **comparatively** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Comparatively means when compared with something else, or to some degree, as in «comparatively cheap».[↗](../../comparatively/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The test was comparatively easy this week.[↗](../../comparatively/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mice live a comparatively short time.[↗](../../comparatively/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The flat is comparatively cheap for London.[↗](../../comparatively/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Ireland is comparatively small.[↗](../../comparatively/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Comparatively few people came to the meeting.[↗](../../comparatively/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Our school is comparatively new.[↗](../../comparatively/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She was already sure that he must be Peter, but it did seem a comparatively short name.[↗](../../comparatively/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **compare** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To compare is to look at two or more things to see how they are the same and how they are different.[↗](../../compare/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To compare is also to say one thing is like another.[↗](../../compare/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Compared with» or «compared to» means when you set one beside the other.[↗](../../compare/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Compare the number of apples and pears.[↗](../../compare/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Compare 45 and 54: which is bigger?[↗](../../compare/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Compared to Tom, Sara has 7 more stickers.[↗](../../compare/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Compare the lengths of the two ropes.[↗](../../compare/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Compare the two plants: which grew taller?[↗](../../compare/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Compare prices before you buy.[↗](../../compare/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The poem compares the moon to a balloon.[↗](../../compare/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Compared with last year, it is warmer.[↗](../../compare/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Nothing in the world can be compared with red shoes.[↗](../../compare/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Compare also the Talmud treatise Chagigah p. 12.[↗](../../compare/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../compare/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · 35) Compare Chapter I, Section 3, Note, 8.[↗](../../compare/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../compare/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · God made them as this one compared with that one.[↗](../../compare/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") \[note 3: \[Ecclesiastes 7:14\].[↗](../../compare/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../compare/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Or what likeness will ye compare unto Him?[↗](../../compare/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.40.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compare/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · I have compared thee, O my love, to a steed in Pharaoh's chariots.[↗](../../compare/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings SNG.1.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compare/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · For wisdom is better than rubies, and all things desirable are not to be compared unto her.[↗](../../compare/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.8.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compare/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **comparing** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Comparing means looking at things to see how they are alike or different, or which is bigger.[↗](../../comparing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It is the -ing form of compare.[↗](../../comparing/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Comparing the two boxes, the red one holds 6 more balls.[↗](../../comparing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We are comparing the heights of the trees.[↗](../../comparing/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · By comparing prices, she saved $4.[↗](../../comparing/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Comparing the scores, who won?[↗](../../comparing/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We are comparing fractions today.[↗](../../comparing/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Comparing the two stories, which did you like more?[↗](../../comparing/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Stop comparing yourself to your sister.[↗](../../comparing/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **comparison** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A comparison is when you look at two things to see how they are alike or different.[↗](../../comparison/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A comparison is also saying one thing is like another, as in «as brave as a lion».[↗](../../comparison/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Make a comparison of the two numbers with \> or \<.[↗](../../comparison/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The comparison shows that Ann read 12 more pages.[↗](../../comparison/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In comparison, Ben ran twice as far.[↗](../../comparison/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Write a comparison of 3/4 and 2/3.[↗](../../comparison/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · «As fast as a cheetah» is a comparison.[↗](../../comparison/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class made a comparison of two plants.[↗](../../comparison/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · In comparison with the elephant, the mouse is tiny.[↗](../../comparison/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · A worm is fat in comparison with me.'[↗](../../comparison/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The difference between the human and divine manner of thinking admits no comparison.[↗](../../comparison/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../comparison/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And he said unto them: 'What have I now done in comparison with you?[↗](../../comparison/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JDG.8.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../comparison/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · For they were in three stories, and they had not pillars as the pillars of the courts; therefore room was taken away from the lowest and the middlemost, in comparison with the ground.[↗](../../comparison/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.42.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../comparison/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · God hath delivered into your hand the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb; and what was I able to do in comparison with you?'[↗](../../comparison/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that.[↗](../../comparison/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JDG.8.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../comparison/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **compartment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A separate part or section inside a container, bag, car or box.[↗](../../compartment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A separate section of a railway carriage with its own seats and door.[↗](../../compartment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My pencil case has three compartments.[↗](../../compartment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Put the map in the glove compartment.[↗](../../compartment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The treasure was hidden in a secret compartment.[↗](../../compartment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We had a train compartment all to ourselves.[↗](../../compartment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Ice cream goes in the freezer compartment.[↗](../../compartment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Put your bag in the overhead compartment on the plane.[↗](../../compartment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **compass** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An instrument with a magnetic needle that always points north, used to find directions.[↗](../../compass/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A tool with two arms, one with a point and one with a pencil, used to draw circles; in British English often called "compasses" or "a pair of compasses".[↗](../../compass/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* "Compass points" are north, south, east and west.[↗](../../compass/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To compass something is to achieve or bring it about, an old-fashioned use.[↗](../../compass/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The compass needle points north.[↗](../../compass/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We used a map and compass on the hike.[↗](../../compass/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Set the compasses to 5 centimetres to draw a circle with a radius of 5 cm.[↗](../../compass/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The four compass points are north, south, east and west.[↗](../../compass/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep magnets away from the compass.[↗](../../compass/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The sailors steered by compass.[↗](../../compass/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He has more cleverness than ten thousand men, and he found means to compass his end.[↗](../../compass/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · 'Ye have compassed this mountain long enough; turn you northward.[↗](../../compass/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.2.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compass/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both young and old, all the people from every quarter.[↗](../../compass/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.19.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compass/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way to the Red Sea, as the LORD spoke unto me; and we compassed mount Seir many days.[↗](../../compass/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.2.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compass/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · For the waves of Death compassed me.[↗](../../compass/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.22.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compass/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · From the wicked that oppress, my deadly enemies, that compass me about.[↗](../../compass/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.17.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compass/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · He hath builded against me, and compassed me with gall and travail.[↗](../../compass/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.3.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compass/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **compassion** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for someone who is suffering, together with wanting to help them.[↗](../../compassion/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (church, ethics) Kindness and care shown to people in need; Christians believe Jesus showed compassion to the sick and poor.[↗](../../compassion/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The nurse treated every patient with compassion.[↗](../../compassion/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Jesus felt compassion for the hungry crowd.[↗](../../compassion/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Showing compassion means helping, not just feeling sorry.[↗](../../compassion/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The Good Samaritan stopped out of compassion.[↗](../../compassion/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She felt compassion for the lost puppy.[↗](../../compassion/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Our school collects food for families, as an act of compassion.[↗](../../compassion/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Touched with compassion, he said to himself:[↗](../../compassion/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And she had compassion on him, and said: 'This is one of the Hebrews' children.'[↗](../../compassion/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.2.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compassion/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · that then the LORD thy God will turn thy captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from all the peoples, whither the LORD thy God hath scattered thee.[↗](../../compassion/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.30.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compassion/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Hath He in anger shut up his compassions?'[↗](../../compassion/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") Selah (Writings PSA.77.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compassion/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · My heart is turned within Me, My compassions are kindled together.[↗](../../compassion/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HOS.11.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compassion/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Great are Thy compassions, O LORD; quicken me as Thou art wont.[↗](../../compassion/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.156, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compassion/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **compassionate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Compassionate means feeling sorry for people in trouble and wanting to help them.[↗](../../compassionate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The kind nurse was compassionate to the sick child.[↗](../../compassionate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A compassionate judge listened to the poor man.[↗](../../compassionate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The old soldier had a compassionate heart and opened the door.[↗](../../compassionate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is compassionate.[↗](../../compassionate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.116.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compassionate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Therefore I fled beforehand unto Tarshish; for I knew that Thou art a gracious God, and compassionate, long-suffering, and abundant in mercy, and repentest Thee of the evil.[↗](../../compassionate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JON.4.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compassionate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God; for He is gracious and compassionate, long-suffering, and abundant in mercy, and repenteth Him of the evil.[↗](../../compassionate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JOL.2.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../compassionate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **compatible** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Able to work together with something else without problems (a charger compatible with your phone).[↗](../../compatible/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (people) Able to live, work or get on together well because they are alike in some way.[↗](../../compatible/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (medicine) Suitable to be given or put into someone's body without harm (a compatible blood type).[↗](../../compatible/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Is this game compatible with my tablet?[↗](../../compatible/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The charger isn't compatible with the old phone.[↗](../../compatible/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My sister and I aren't very compatible on long car trips.[↗](../../compatible/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Blood for a transfusion must be a compatible type.[↗](../../compatible/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · These two Lego sets are compatible, so you can mix them.[↗](../../compatible/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Their ideas were compatible, so they worked well together.[↗](../../compatible/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) … 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