companion

Someone you spend time with or go somewhere with.

• My dog is a loyal companion.
• She found a pleasant companion for the journey.
• They have been close companions for years.

How to use it: companion on something (He was my companion on the long journey.)

Similar words: friend, partner

Common phrases: travel companion, constant companion, companion on something

Something that goes with another thing or is often found with it.

• Fear became her constant companion.
• Fresh bread is a perfect companion to this soup.
• Loneliness was an unwelcome companion during those years.

How to use it: companion to something (This red wine is a good companion to roast meat.)

Similar words: accompaniment

Common phrases: companion to something, natural companion, constant companion

A book or other material that gives extra help or information alongside the main material.

• The course has an online companion.
• This book is a useful companion to the film.
• Students can download the companion guide for extra exercises.

How to use it: companion to something (The website is a companion to the textbook.)

Similar words: supplement, guide

Common phrases: companion guide, companion volume, companion to something

A person holding the lowest rank in certain groups that award honors.

• She was appointed a companion of the order.
• The order admitted several new companions.
• He received the rank of companion for distinguished service.

How to use it: companion of something (He was made a companion of the Order of the Bath.)

Common phrases: companion of something, appointed a companion