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counterpart

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of counterpart

1 one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value

She worked with her counterpart in the other office to get the job done.

Synonyms of counterpart

coequal, coordinate, equal, equivalent, fellow, like, match, parallel, peer, rival

Words Related to counterpart

analogue (or analog)

double, half, mate, twin

associate, colleague, companion, copartner, partner

2 something or someone that strongly resembles another

The daughter is her mother's counterpart in somewhat reduced form.

Synonyms of counterpart

alter ego, carbon, carbon copy, clone, double, duplicate, duplication, facsimile, image, likeness, look-alike, match, mirror image, picture, replica, ringer, spit, spitting image, twin

Words Related to counterpart

effigy, portrait, portrayal

companion, fellow, mate

equal, equivalent

analogue (or analog), parallel

Near Antonyms of counterpart

antithesis, converse, opposite, reverse

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