What is a synonym of “compose”?
Some synonyms and near synonyms of the verb compose (meaning “to make up”) are:
- Constitute
- Embody
- Form
- Make up
People increasingly use “comprise” as a synonym of “compose.” However, this is normally still seen as a mistake, and we recommend avoiding it in your academic writing. “Comprise” traditionally means “to be made up of,” not “to make up.”
Scribbr’s Paraphrasing Tool can help you find other synonyms for “compose.”
Frequently asked questions:
Commonly confused words
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Is it “log into” or “log in to”?
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“Log in” is a phrasal verb meaning “connect to an electronic device, system, or app.” The preposition “to” is often used directly after the verb; “in” and “to” should be written as two separate words (e.g., “log in to the app to update privacy settings”).
“Log into” is sometimes used instead of “log in to,” but this is generally considered incorrect (as is “login to”).
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What is a synonym of “comprise”?
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Some synonyms and near synonyms of the verb comprise are:
- Be composed of
- Be made up of
- Consist of
- Contain
- Include
People increasingly use “comprise” interchangeably with “compose,” meaning that they consider words like “compose,” “constitute,” and “form” to be synonymous with “comprise.” However, this is still normally regarded as an error, and we advise against using these words interchangeably in academic writing.
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What is a synonym of “anytime”?
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There are numerous synonyms and near synonyms for the two meanings of anytime:
Whenever |
You’re welcome |
At any time |
My pleasure |
On any occasion |
No problem |
Scribbr’s AI rewriter can help you find synonyms for words like “anytime.”
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Is “anyways” a word?
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Anyway (no “s”) is often used at the start of a sentence to transition between two different topics (e.g., “Anyway, let’s discuss the report”).
“Anyways” (with an “s”) is sometimes used in informal contexts to mean the same thing as “anyway.” However, it’s considered incorrect by most dictionaries and should be avoided in formal contexts.
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What does “rest assured” mean?
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Rest assured is an expression meaning “you can be certain” (e.g., “Rest assured, I will find your cat”). “Assured” is the adjectival form of the verb assure, meaning “convince” or “persuade.”
Our rewriter can help you find alternative phrases to express your meaning.
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Is it “tune into” or “tune in to”?
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“Tune in” is a phrasal verb meaning “watch a TV show” or “listen to a radio show.” The preposition “to” often comes immediately after this phrase; “in” and “to” should be written as separate words when this happens (e.g., “Tune in to the final episode next week”).
“Tune into” is sometimes used instead of “tune in to,” but this is generally considered incorrect.
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When do you use its vs. it’s?
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Though they’re pronounced the same, there’s a big difference in meaning between its and it’s.
- Its (without an apostrophe) is the possessive form of it, so it means “belonging to it.”
- It’s (with an apostrophe) is a contraction (shortened form) of it is or it has.
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Is it visual aid or aide?
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A visual aid is an instructional device (e.g., a photo, a chart) that appeals to vision to help you understand written or spoken information. Aid is often placed after an attributive noun or adjective (like “visual”) that describes the type of help provided.
“Visual aide” is incorrect.
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Is it teacher’s aid or aide?
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A teacher’s aide is a person who assists in teaching classes but is not a qualified teacher. Aide is a noun meaning “assistant,” so it will always refer to a person.
“Teacher’s aid” is incorrect.
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Is it job aid or job aide?
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A job aid is an instructional tool (e.g., a checklist, a cheat sheet) that helps you work efficiently. Aid is a noun meaning “assistance.” It’s often placed after an adjective or attributive noun (like “job”) that describes the specific type of help provided.
“Job aide” is incorrect.
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When do you use then vs than?
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Then and than are two commonly confused words with different meanings and grammatical roles.
- Then (pronounced with a short “e” sound) refers to time. It’s often an adverb, but it can also be used as a noun meaning “that time” and as an adjective referring to a previous status.
- Than (pronounced with a short “a” sound) is used for comparisons. Grammatically, it usually functions as a conjunction, but sometimes it’s a preposition.
Examples: Then in a sentence |
Examples: Than in a sentence |
Mix the dry ingredients first, and then add the wet ingredients. |
Max is a better saxophonist than you. |
I was working as a teacher then. |
I usually like coaching a team more than I like playing soccer myself. |
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Is its or it’s possessive?
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Its and it’s are often confused, but its (without apostrophe) is the possessive form of “it” (e.g., its tail, its argument, its wing). You use “its” instead of “his” and “her” for neuter, inanimate nouns.