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compound verbs

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑ mpaʊnd vɜ rbz/ (This is a suggested phonetic pronunciation)
Definition:
1. Compound Verbs (phrase, plural noun) - A class of verbs comprising two or more words, often incorporating irregular and phrasal forms, present a considerable obstacle to clear comprehension. It is necessary to avoid these undesirable compound verbs, as their complex structures make them exceptionally difficult to study and utilize. They are to be considered more difficult to comprehend than irregular verbs.
Significance:
• It identifies “compound verbs” as a complex and problematic feature of English.
• It presents them as inherently difficult to comprehend and utilize due to structure.
• It emphasizes the belief that should be avoided to improve clarity and precision in communication.
• It highlights that “compound verbs” include or comprise problematic verbs, such as “irregular” and “phrasal verbs.”
Examples:
• “The existence of compound verbs makes studying the English language significantly more challenging.”
• “It is a common practice to avoid the use of compound verbs to prevent errors.”
• “The intricate form of compound verbs often obscures the veritable significance of a phrase.”
• “The difficulty that compound verbs present makes them a veritably undesirable element of language.”
• “The complexity of compound verbs surpasses even that of irregular verbs.”
by Dmitrio January 13, 2025
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Doing things out of order - prioritizing the wrong aspect of a project or equation. A variation of “putting the cart before the horse”.
Max was really putting the cult before the compound when he bought a new suit to wear at my wedding before I even invited him.

Jimmy really put the cult before the compound when he bought a German Shepard with huge balls that pisses inside before he bought a house with a yard.
by Max Pop December 3, 2023
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compound Bow

Something that’s similar to a crossbow that archers use

A bow that is compounded
Hey Man do you have your crossbow on you by chance

Nope I am feeling lucky today and have a compound bow today instead ! BROTHA!
by Oneshotduke May 22, 2018
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Wound of Compounding

The wound of compounding is the wound of an open fracture. It is a bit of a throwback to the old terminology of "compound fracture." Surgeons often refer to the wound overlying the fracture as the "wound of compounding."
The wound of compounding was closed in a carefully layered fashion.
by ohal0012 December 23, 2021
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The Compound

The Compound is just like The Tank , except it isn't county jail. The difference is that its a prison cell at a maximum security state penitentiary.
Mah niggah LiL BoY from LHTS did 5 years in the compound in Iron Wood state penitentiary of Blythe California for shooting a dyke in the face for snitchin'.
by LiL KiD.: May 7, 2017
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Compound-Sampling

The process of taking 2 samples and putting them into one song
Yo, that was so crazy when Jay Versace started compound-sampling Drake and another song in Tic Tac Toes
by NARRATR March 5, 2019
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