Companion
noun
Someone who accompanies or spends time with another for pleasure or travel.
He is my travel companion.
Often appears as...
- travel companion
- companion in arms
noun
A book or piece of software that provides information or help integrated with or supplementary to a larger work.
This software comes with a user’s companion guide.
Often appears as...
- companion volume
- companion guide
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Technical
noun
A person living or working in the same place as another, often sharing their duties or responsibilities.
His fellow companions supported him during tough times.
Often appears as...
- companion of honor
- companion in duty
noun
In astronomy, a celestial body that moves close to another, as a satellite, planet or star.
The moon is a companion to the Earth.
Often appears as...
- binary companion
- stellar companion
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Technical
noun
Someone who accompanies or spends time with another for pleasure or travel.
He is my travel companion.
Often appears as...
- travel companion
- companion in arms
noun
A book or piece of software that provides information or help integrated with or supplementary to a larger work.
This software comes with a user’s companion guide.
Often appears as...
- companion volume
- companion guide
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person living or working in the same place as another, often sharing their duties or responsibilities.
His fellow companions supported him during tough times.
Often appears as...
- companion of honor
- companion in duty
noun
In astronomy, a celestial body that moves close to another, as a satellite, planet or star.
The moon is a companion to the Earth.
Often appears as...
- binary companion
- stellar companion
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Shared Activities
Used when someone does specific activities with another person, such as traveling or hobby projects.
We were companions on the photography trip.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Bond
Often implies a sense of friendship or emotional closeness between the companions.
She's not just a classmate; she's a dear companion.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Romantic
The word doesn’t usually imply a romantic relationship, though it can, depending on context.
My dog has been my loyal companion for years.
Pro Tip 1/3Shared Activities
Used when someone does specific activities with another person, such as traveling or hobby projects.
We were companions on the photography trip.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Bond
Often implies a sense of friendship or emotional closeness between the companions.
She's not just a classmate; she's a dear companion.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Romantic
The word doesn’t usually imply a romantic relationship, though it can, depending on context.
My dog has been my loyal companion for years.
Pro Tip 1/3Shared Activities
Used when someone does specific activities with another person, such as traveling or hobby projects.
We were companions on the photography trip.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Bond
Often implies a sense of friendship or emotional closeness between the companions.
She's not just a classmate; she's a dear companion.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Romantic
The word doesn’t usually imply a romantic relationship, though it can, depending on context.
My dog has been my loyal companion for years.
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Alone Across the Outback...
And this was sort of her conflict from the beginning, of wanting to do this all by herself but also needing some help, and it's something that sort of went on throughout the whole trip. She had this wonderful dog named Diggity, that was her daughter, her companion, her friend. So much of this trip was her relationship with this dog.
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Why elephants never...
They also remember and distinguish particular cues that signal danger and can recall important locations long after their last visit. But it's the memories unrelated to survival that are the most fascinating. Elephants remember not only their herd companions
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Connected, but alone? PIPE...
We're drawn to virtual romance, to computer games that seem like worlds, to the idea that robots, robots, will someday be our true companions. We spend an evening on the social network instead of going to the pub with friends.
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How fire shapes...
the other narrative is amor let's call it primeval fire and it speaks of fire is a companion on our journey and something of our shared stewardship with the world around us I I particularly like the kid with the fire stick no
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The history of the world...
Many may not think of cats as serviceable sailors, or cooperative companions of any kind. But cats have been working alongside humans for thousands of years - helping us just as often as we help them.
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Budgie Talks To Owner To...
third was cherished pet is equally playful the common parakeet better known as the budgerigar is hardwired to seek out company a mirror provides a temporary companion he doesn't see it as
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The myth of Thor's...
The three companions prepared to leave, disappointed and humbled. But as the king escorted them out, he revealed that nothing in the castle had been what it seemed.
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Decompress In The Dunes...
a greater sense of freedom of peace as we move through this world change becomes our companion
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Emperor Penguin Mourns...
Her pouch is the only lifesaver she knows. A female companion shows her concern.
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For When you Need a Good...
Her pouch is the only lifesaver she knows. A female companion shows her concern.
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Alone Across the Outback...
And this was sort of her conflict from the beginning, of wanting to do this all by herself but also needing some help, and it's something that sort of went on throughout the whole trip. She had this wonderful dog named Diggity, that was her daughter, her companion, her friend. So much of this trip was her relationship with this dog.
Video examples
Why elephants never...
They also remember and distinguish particular cues that signal danger and can recall important locations long after their last visit. But it's the memories unrelated to survival that are the most fascinating. Elephants remember not only their herd companions
Video examples
Connected, but alone? PIPE...
We're drawn to virtual romance, to computer games that seem like worlds, to the idea that robots, robots, will someday be our true companions. We spend an evening on the social network instead of going to the pub with friends.
Video examples
How fire shapes...
the other narrative is amor let's call it primeval fire and it speaks of fire is a companion on our journey and something of our shared stewardship with the world around us I I particularly like the kid with the fire stick no
Video examples
The history of the world...
Many may not think of cats as serviceable sailors, or cooperative companions of any kind. But cats have been working alongside humans for thousands of years - helping us just as often as we help them.
Video examples
Budgie Talks To Owner To...
third was cherished pet is equally playful the common parakeet better known as the budgerigar is hardwired to seek out company a mirror provides a temporary companion he doesn't see it as
Video examples
The myth of Thor's...
The three companions prepared to leave, disappointed and humbled. But as the king escorted them out, he revealed that nothing in the castle had been what it seemed.
Video examples
Decompress In The Dunes...
a greater sense of freedom of peace as we move through this world change becomes our companion
Video examples
Emperor Penguin Mourns...
Her pouch is the only lifesaver she knows. A female companion shows her concern.
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For When you Need a Good...
Her pouch is the only lifesaver she knows. A female companion shows her concern.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Zig Ziglar
American Author
Money is not the most important thing, but when you need it, there are few substitutes. So while I like the things money can buy, I love what money won't buy. It bought me a house but it won't buy me a home. It would buy me a companion but it won't buy me a friend.
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Henry Walter Bates
English Environmentalist
It was with deep interest that my companion and myself, both now about to see and examine the beauties of a tropical country for the first time, gazed on the land where I, at least, eventually spent eleven of the best years of my life.
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Dalai Lama
Tibetan Leader
Even when a person has all of life's comforts - good food, good shelter, a companion - he or she can still become unhappy when encountering a tragic situation.
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Ezra Cornell
American Businessman
I have always considered that choosing a companion for life was a very important affair and that my happyness or misery in this life depended on the choice.
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Frida Kahlo
Mexican Artist
I was a child who went about in a world of colors... My friends, my companions, became women slowly; I became old in instants.
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Thomas Mann
German Writer
Animals do not admire each other. A horse does not admire its companion.
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Munshi Premchand
Indian Writer
Parents are one's companions in life but not partakers of one's karma.
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A. N. Wilson
English Writer
In Memoriam' has been my companion for all my grownup life.
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Karan Patel
Indian Actor
I think one needs a companion at some point in life.
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Saint Augustine
Saint
Patience is the companion of wisdom.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
Money is not the most important thing, but when you need it, there are few substitutes. So while I like the things money can buy, I love what money won't buy. It bought me a house but it won't buy me a home. It would buy me a companion but it won't buy me a friend.
Quote examples
Henry Walter Bates
English Environmentalist
It was with deep interest that my companion and myself, both now about to see and examine the beauties of a tropical country for the first time, gazed on the land where I, at least, eventually spent eleven of the best years of my life.
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Dalai Lama
Tibetan Leader
Even when a person has all of life's comforts - good food, good shelter, a companion - he or she can still become unhappy when encountering a tragic situation.
Quote examples
Ezra Cornell
American Businessman
I have always considered that choosing a companion for life was a very important affair and that my happyness or misery in this life depended on the choice.
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Frida Kahlo
Mexican Artist
I was a child who went about in a world of colors... My friends, my companions, became women slowly; I became old in instants.
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Thomas Mann
German Writer
Animals do not admire each other. A horse does not admire its companion.
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Munshi Premchand
Indian Writer
Parents are one's companions in life but not partakers of one's karma.
Quote examples
A. N. Wilson
English Writer
In Memoriam' has been my companion for all my grownup life.
Quote examples
Karan Patel
Indian Actor
I think one needs a companion at some point in life.
Quote examples
Saint Augustine
Saint
Patience is the companion of wisdom.
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