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compact

компактный

Meaning of compact

small and space-saving

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EN-UK/ˈkɒmpækt/
EN-US/ˈkɑm.pækt/
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compact with Russian translation

compact usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Компактная камера помещается в карман моего пальто.

The compact camera fits into my coat pocket.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Они выбрали компактную посудомойку для маленькой кухни.

They chose a compact dishwasher for the small kitchen.

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compact belongs to the topic "Adjectives". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

compactкомпактный
thinтонкий
heavyтяжёлый
lightлёгкий
hardтвёрдый
softмягкий
tinyкрошечный

compact synonyms

Related words worth learning together

space-saving
designed to use less space; emphasizes saving room
portable
able to be easily carried or moved; emphasizes mobility
streamlined
shaped or designed to reduce resistance or simplified for efficiency; emphasizes sleekness or optimization
efficient
performing well with minimal waste of time or resources; emphasizes effectiveness
handy
convenient and useful; easy to use or within reach
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space-saving

designed to use less space; emphasizes saving room

B1Often

A space-saving bookshelf fits into the narrow hallway.

🇬🇧en

able to be easily carried or moved; emphasizes mobility

B1Very Often

The portable speaker is light and easy to take camping.

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streamlined

shaped or designed to reduce resistance or simplified for efficiency; emphasizes sleekness or optimization

B1Often

The new model is more streamlined and uses less material.

🇬🇧en

performing well with minimal waste of time or resources; emphasizes effectiveness

B1Very Often

An efficient layout reduces walking time between workstations.

🇬🇧en

convenient and useful; easy to use or within reach

B1Often

This pocket knife is very handy for small repairs.

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compact meaning: what does it mean?

small and space-saving

compact pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

compact is pronounced as /ˈkɒmpækt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

compact definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The compact camera fits into my coat pocket. Translation: Компактная камера помещается в карман моего пальто.

Is compact part of Adjectives vocabulary?

Yes, compact (компактный) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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