companion
companion Lexical Profile
companion Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels.
"Her loyal dog was her constant companion during the long winter months."
Each of a pair of things intended to complement or match each other.
"This volume serves as the perfect companion to the earlier biography."
A book that provides a comprehensive guide or reference to a particular subject.
"The student consulted a literary companion to better understand the historical context of the novel."
• verb
To accompany or keep company with someone.
"A local guide companioned the researchers on their trek through the mountain pass."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French compagnon, from Late Latin companio, literally meaning 'one who breaks bread with another', formed from Latin com- ('with') and panis ('bread').