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- pronunciation:
kuhm
p
ni
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
accompanies, accompanying, accompanied |
| definition 1: |
to go with.
She will accompany us to the zoo.- synonyms:
- attend, escort
- similar words:
- follow, usher
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| definition 2: |
to be connected with; happen at the same time as; follow.
If the cough is accompanied by a fever, you may have the flu.- synonyms:
- attend
- similar words:
- follow
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| definition 3: |
to play or sing music as part of the performance of another.
Will you accompany me on the guitar?- synonyms:
- assist
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| derivations: |
accompanied (adj.), accompanied (adv.) |
The word accompany
contains the following part:
ac-
Latin
prefix
that means to, toward
  More about this word part:
The prefix ac-
occurs in Latin loanwords. It is an assimilated form of ad- used before Latin roots beginning with hard or soft "c" or "q." See ad-.
Example words:
accelerate, accent, accept, acceptable, acceptance, access, accessible, accident, accidental, acclaim, accommodate, accompany, accomplice, accomplish, accord, account, accumulate, accuracy, accurate, accuse, accustom, acquaint, acquire, acquit
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