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compromise vs compromised
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| compromisenoun/ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪz/ | Meaning an agreement where each side accepts less than it wanted at first | Goes with reach a compromise | Example After three hours of talks, the union and the company reached a compromise. |
| compromisedadjective/ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪzd/ | Meaning no longer safe because someone has broken into it, or made weaker or less effective | Goes with compromised account | Example Patients with a compromised immune system should avoid crowded places. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We need to find a between cost and quality.