companion

🇺🇸 /kəmˈpænjən/ 🇬🇧 /kəmˈpænjən/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000Oxford5000CEFR-B2
noun
C1

A person or animal that goes with you or spends time with you.

My dog is my loyal companion on all my walks.

C1

A person who shares your good or bad experiences.

He was a wonderful companion during our difficult times.

R

A person hired to live with and help someone, especially someone old or sick.

She works as a companion for elderly people who need help.

R

One of two things that go together or are used together.

This book is the companion to the first volume.

R

A book that gives useful information about a subject.

The Companion to Gardening has tips for all seasons.

translation

n. A person or animal that goes with you or spends time with you.; A person who shares your good or bad experiences.; A person hired to live with and help someone, especially someone old or sick.; One of two things that go together or are used together.; A book that gives useful information about a subject.

Word Forms

Plural companions