Compass vs. Compassion
Difference Between Compass and Compassion
Compassnoun
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
Compassionnoun
Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.
Compassnoun
A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).
Compassionverb
(obsolete) To pity.
Compassnoun
(music) The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
Compassionnoun
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
Compassnoun
(obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
Compassionnoun
the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
Compassnoun
(obsolete) An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.
within the compass of an encircling wallCompassnoun
Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.
Compassnoun
(archaic) scope.
Compassnoun
(obsolete) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
Compassverb
To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
Compassverb
To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
Compassverb
(dated) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
Compassverb
(dated) To plot; to scheme (against someone).
Compassadverb
(obsolete) In a circuit; round about.
Compassnoun
navigational instrument for finding directions
Compassnoun
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the range of a supersonic jetthe ambit of municipal legislationwithin the compass of this articlewithin the scope of an investigationoutside the reach of the lawin the political orbit of a world powerCompassnoun
the limit of capability;
within the compass of educationCompassnoun
drafting instrument used for drawing circles
Compassverb
bring about; accomplish;
This writer attempts more than his talents can compassCompassverb
travel around, either by plane or ship;
We compassed the earthCompassverb
get the meaning of something;
Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
