Synonyms for

Companion

Verb / kʌˈmpænjʌn / Another word for companion — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A companion is a person or animal that spends time with you or travels with you.

Synonyms & similar words

keepcompany fellow associate accompany company fellowtraveler familiar fellowtraveller comrade friend mate buddy partner comrade accomplice ally associate colleague fellow supporter helper assistant sidekick confidant chum pal crony homie amigo

Synonyms by register

Formal

associate colleague confidant comrade

Informal

buddy pal mate chum sidekick

Literary

fellow kinsman compatriot

Antonyms

enemy foe stranger outsider opponent rival loner

Common collocations

  • close companion
  • loyal companion
  • constant companion
  • traveling companion
  • drinking companion
  • study companion
  • life companion
  • childhood companion

Word family

noun companionship
verb accompany
adjective accompanying

Usage note

While 'companion' can refer to someone who travels with you, it often implies a deeper emotional bond or shared purpose than simply 'friend'.

Example sentences

  1. My sister is my favorite companion on long car trips.
  2. I like to have a companion when I go for a walk.
  3. A guide dog can be a great companion for someone who is blind.
  4. My cat is my constant companion around the house.
  5. I always bring my favorite book as a companion when I travel.

Quotes

  • A single rose can be my garden... a single friend, my world. - Leo Buscaglia
  • A true friend is someone who is there for you when he'd rather be anywhere else. - Len Wein
  • I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light. - Helen Keller

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