compart

IPA/kəmpˈɑːt/
IPA/kəmpˈɑːɹt/

compart — verb

  • compartpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • comparts3rd person singular
  • comparting-ing form
  • compartedpast simple

1. to split an area or surface by setting boundaries that create smaller sections

1.動詞及物
釋義

to split an area or surface by setting boundaries that create smaller sections

例句

The surveyor comparted the pasture with hedges and narrow drainage ditches.

pattern: compart + object + with + divider

Reema comparted the notebook page into boxes for the science fair.

pattern: compart + object + into + boxes

同義詞
  • divide

    the normal everyday verb for separating something into parts

  • partition

    often suggests a clearer physical divider such as a wall, panel, or border

  • section off

    more conversational and often used for separating one part from another

文法句型

compart + object + into + sections

compart + object + with + boundaries

用法筆記

Mostly found in formal or older writing about dividing land, pages, or decorated surfaces. In ordinary modern English, speakers usually choose divide, partition, or section off instead.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher comparted the class into two teams.
✅The teacher divided the class into two teams.
💡compart is a rare, old-fashioned verb, so ordinary modern English usually uses divide or split.
❌We comparted the cake for dessert.
✅We cut the cake into slices.
💡compart means marking something into sections, not serving out pieces of food.