Synonyms of companion

companion 1 of 2

noun

kəm-ˈpan-yən 

1

as in associate

a person frequently seen in the company of another

the reckless companions of one's youth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• associate
• colleague
• friend
• buddy
• accomplice
• comrade
• peer
• fellow
• cohort
• classmate
• partner
• compatriot
• compeer
• running mate
• teammate
• mate
• crony
• collaborator
• coworker
• hobnobber
• confidant
• pal
• ally
• playmate
• intimate
• affiliate
• familiar
• chum
• half
• hearty
• escort
• workmate
• roommate
• shipmate
• housemate
• playfellow
• equal
• countryman
• attendant
• roomie
• schoolmate
• messmate
• parasite
• confederate
• leech
• hanger-on

2

as in guide

one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy

a dapper gentleman who's a frequent companion of widowed dowagers at society galas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guide
• escort
• attendant
• guard
• leader
• pilot
• sidekick
• squire
• chaperone
• chaperon
• conductor
• convoy
• courier
• shadow
• honor guard
• outrider

3

as in half

either of a pair matched in one or more qualities

a sketch that is a companion to the original drawing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• half
• match
• twin
• fellow
• mate
• analog
• equivalent
• similarity
• counterpart
• replica
• coordinate
• parallel
• peer
• like
• double
• rival
• likeness
• duplicate
• mirror image
• analogue
• carbon copy
• facsimile
• identical twin
• equal
• coequal
• ringer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contrary
• converse
• opposite
• antithesis
• reverse
• antipode

4

as in accompaniment

something that is found along with something else

the report and its companion recommendations for action

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accompaniment
• attendant
• incident
• complement
• corollary
• concomitant
• consequence
• accessory
• adjunct
• obbligato
• appendage
• counterpart
• supplement
• accessary
• fellow
• follow-up
• mate
• trimmings
• fixings

companion

2 of 2

verb

as in to accompany

to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship

movie heroes are often companioned by wisecracking sidekicks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accompany
• escort
• company
• attend
• bring
• see
• chaperon
• chaperone
• guide
• squire
• convoy
• walk
• protect
• guard
• pilot
• defend
• usher
• steer
• consort
• associate
• follow
• tail
• lead
• tag
• hang (around)
• conduct
• team (up)
• pal (around)
• hover (over)
• tag along
• shadow

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abandon
• ditch
• dump
• desert
• forsake

Examples of companion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The companion app enhances the user experience, offering EQ adjustments to tailor the sound to your preference. —Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Sep. 2024

This story starts with AI companion Friend, which created buzz on X and eventually hit the headlines with its $1.8M long-term investment in Friend.com. —Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024

Verb