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Definition
Compact
Closely and firmly packed together
Examples
A compact system that doesn't take up much room
Contract
A binding agreement between two or more persons or companies that is enforceable by law or make something smaller or shorter
Examples
They signed a contract this morning. The spasm contracted the muscle.
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What's the internet saying about compact/contract?
@TOEIC_990: treaty /trí:ti/ n. formal agreement between two states; compact; covenant; contract http://t.co/a2NchHRCfJ
@UKmobileworld: The LG Pop GD510, according to LG, is the most compact 3 inch full touchscreen phone ever made. LG have compromised http://t.co/GnGKPVPZiA
@UKmobileworld: The Sony Ericsson Xperia active is a compact smartphone that is dust proof and water�resistant... http://t.co/kXyoESGbJp
@UKmobileworld: The Sony Ericsson Xperia active is a compact smartphone that is dust proof and water�resistant http://t.co/r7hrR6Ushv