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counterpart Synonyms
Another word for counterpart
Choosing another word for counterpart depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation.
Usage Example
"The foreign minister held a productive meeting with her French equivalent in Paris."
Strongest
equivalent
opposite number
Strong
peer
equal
analog
parallel
correlative
match
• noun (Context 2)
One of two parts that fit together or complete each other; a complement.
Usage Example
"The right wing of the historic building serves as the architectural complement to the left wing."
Strongest
complement
Strong
mate
twin
fellow
• noun (Context 3)
A duplicate or copy of a legal document, such as a lease or contract.
Usage Example
"Each party signed a duplicate of the lease agreement to retain for their own records."
Strongest
duplicate
Strong
copy
facsimile
Opposites of counterpart
The opposite of counterpart shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
original
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Counterpart. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/counterpart