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 companion companion /kəmˈpænjən/

noun

  1. () A friend who is frequently in the company of another  ( associate , familiar , yokefellow [ N. American] , companion , comrade , fellow )
    a friend who is frequently in the company of another
     Drinking companions
    drinking companions
     Comrades in arms
    comrades in arms
  2. () A traveler who accompanies you  ( fellow traveler [American] , fellow traveller [Canadian, British] , companion )
    a traveler who accompanies you
      Emma's loyal dog was her constant companion.
    Emma's loyal dog was her constant companion.
  3. One paid to accompany, assist or live with another  ( companion )
    one paid to accompany, assist or live with another
     He hired a companion to assist him during his recovery post-surgery.
    He hired a companion to assist him during his recovery post-surgery.

verb

  1. Be a companion to somebody  ( companion , company , accompany , keep company )
    be a companion to somebody
      The loyal dog kept the lonely old man company.
    The loyal dog kept the lonely old man company.