companion
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
How often you will meet it
Rank 986 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 18,562 times across 191,579 chapters — 0.009% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 1,000 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
noun
- a friend who is frequently in the company of another also: comrade, fellow, familiar, associate drinking companionscomrades in arms
- a traveler who accompanies you also: fellow traveler, fellow traveller
- one paid to accompany or assist or live with another
verb
- be a companion to somebody also: company, accompany, keep company
companion in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Here he was suddenly interrupted by his companion.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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She’s the mater’s factotum, companion, Jack of all trades!
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
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In this quiet life his daughter was his sole companion.
The Shadow of a Crime: A Cumbrian Romance · Hall, Sir Caine · Chapter 1
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Presently she and her companion got up and sauntered away.
Emily Fox-Seton · Frances Hodgson Burnett · Chapter 1
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He had a sister, who was a child too, and his constant companion.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1