(~ed)
1.
A ~ is an enclosed area of land that is used for a particular purpose.
Police fired on them as they fled into the embassy ~.
...a military ~.
= enclosure
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2.
In chemistry, a ~ is a substance that consists of two or more elements.
Organic ~s contain carbon in their molecules.
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3.
If something is a ~ of different things, it consists of those things. (FORMAL)
Honey is basically a ~ of water, two types of sugar, vitamins and enzymes.
= mixture
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4.
Compound is used to indicate that something consists of two or more parts or things.
...a tall shrub with shiny ~ leaves.
...the ~ microscope.
= composite
? simple
ADJ: ADJ n
5.
In grammar, a ~ noun, adjective, or verb is one that is made up of two or more words, for example ‘fire engine’, ‘bottle-green’, and ‘force-feed’.
ADJ: ADJ n
6.
In grammar, a ~ sentence is one that is made up of two or more main clauses. Compare complex .
ADJ: ADJ n
7.
To ~ a problem, difficulty, or mistake means to make it worse by adding to it. (FORMAL)
Additional bloodshed and loss of life will only ~ the tragedy...
The problem is ~ed by the medical system here.
= add to
VERB: V n, V n