comp
verb · noun · adjective
Simple meaning
To provide with a complimentary item, such as a ticket.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kahmpIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɑmp
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
transitive
To provide (someone) with a complimentary item, such as a ticket; to provide (someone) with something for free.
transitive
To compose (a visual design); to make a composite.
intransitiveus
To accompany, in music.
To make by gathering pieces from various sources.
noun
The action of competing.
The act of putting together; assembly.
The act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources.
A person who sets type; a typesetter.
Clipping of complimentary ticket or complimentary item.
Something suitable for comparison.
adjective
Of or relating to comparison.
Intended to recompense someone who has experienced loss, suffering, or injury
In the nature of a compliment.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To provide (someone) with a complimentary item, such as a ticket; to provide (someone) with something for free.
Used this way, comp is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use comp
- “She took her comps in English literature.”noun
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