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
• running mate
• teammate
• mate
• compeer
• crony
• collaborator
• hobnobber
• coworker
• confidant
• pal
• ally
• playmate
• intimate
• affiliate
• familiar
• chum
• half
• hearty
• escort
• workmate
• roommate
• shipmate
• housemate
• playfellow
• equal
• countryman
• attendant
• 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
• conductor
• chaperone
• 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
• equivalent
• similarity
• counterpart
• replica
• coordinate
• parallel
• like
• peer
• 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
• corollary
• complement
• concomitant
• consequence
• accessory
• adjunct
• obbligato
• appendage
• counterpart
• supplement
• fellow
• mate
• follow-up
• 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
• chaperone
• guide
• squire
• convoy
• walk
• protect
• guard
• pilot
• defend
• usher
• steer
• consort
• associate
• tail
• follow
• lead
• tag
• hang (around)
• conduct
• team (up)
• pal (around)
• hover (over)
• tag along
• shadow

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abandon
• ditch
• dump
• desert
• forsake

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of companion

Noun

The Last of the Mohicans Set in 1757 during the Seven Years’ War, this historical novel follows the escapades of wayfaring Natty Bumppo and his Mohican companions, Chingachgook and Uncas. — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

Tour companies are paying attention and offering travelers more options to explore the globe with like-minded companions — but just fewer of them. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Verb

Muti has companioned with many composers throughout his life, but maybe especially with Mozart and Verdi. — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 June 2023