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com·pan·ion

companion

 
 
pronunciation:
km paen yn
part of speech: noun
definition 1: one who spends time with another or others.
She was my childhood companion.
synonyms:
associate, fellow
similar words:
ally, attendant, buddy, chum, colleague, comrade, escort, mate, pal, partner
definition 2: a match or mate in a pair.
I found one shoe, but where is its companion?
synonyms:
mate
similar words:
comrade, match
derivation: companioned (adj.)