Compass and Mere

Compass

Compass noun - The line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something.
Usage example: within the compass of the city walls

Mere and compass are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mere" instead a noun "Compass".

Nearby Words: compassion, compassed, compassing

Mere

Mere noun - A small often deep body of water.

Compass and mere are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compass" instead a noun "Mere".

Nearby Word: merely
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