CEFR B1

compass

noun

Meaning

An instrument for determining direction, typically with a magnetized needle that indicates magnetic north.

Examples

He checked the compass to make sure they were heading east.
The old map was useless without a compass.

Synonyms: guide, direction finder, navigational instrument

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

compass (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌmpəs/

Definition

An instrument for determining direction, typically with a magnetized needle that indicates magnetic north.

Examples

He checked the compass to make sure they were heading east.
The old map was useless without a compass.
In an emergency, a compass can be a lifesaver.

Synonyms of compass

Words with a similar meaning to compass:

guide
direction finder
navigational instrument

Antonyms of compass

Words with the opposite meaning to compass:

map
landmark

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary