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Compound

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective, Verb

Noun:

Sense 1: A substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in definite proportions.

Example: Water is a compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen molecules.

Sense 2: A thing consisting of two or more separate parts or elements.

Example: The novel is a compound of romance and mystery.

Adjective:

Sense 1: Composed of two or more separate elements; a complex.

Example: She enjoys compound exercises that work multiple muscle groups.

Sense 2: Involving the combination of two or more simple ideas or principles.

Example: The problem required a compound solution that addressed both economic and environmental concerns.

Verb:

Sense 1: To make up or constitute (a whole) by combining several separate elements or parts.

Example: The team compound their efforts to achieve the project's goals.

Sense 2: To combine (ingredients) in cooking or baking.

Example: The recipe requires you to compound flour, sugar, and eggs to make the batter.