companion

Everyday

1. A companion is a person or animal you spend time with or travel with. tree →
2. A companion is a friend who keeps you company. tree →
3. A companion is a person paid to live with and help an older or ill person. tree →

In the lessons

In stories, heroes travel with loyal companions. In everyday life a dog can be a good companion. In gardening, companion plants grow well together. Phrases: travelling companion, constant companion.

Examples

• My dog is my best companion. tree →
• The knight and his companions set off on a quest. tree →
• She was a cheerful travelling companion. tree →
• Teddy was his constant companion at night. tree →
• Grandma has a companion who helps her at home. tree →
• Carrots and onions are good companion plants. tree →
• Evil companions bring more hurt than profit. tree →

Note

Countable. Related: companionship, company. Slightly more formal or bookish than «friend» or «mate».

In Jewish tradition

In Job and Psalms a companion is a friend or partner. Job calls himself a companion to ostriches, meaning he is lonely and cast out. In the primary lessons: In stories, heroes travel with loyal companions. In everyday life a dog can be a good companion. In gardening, companion plants grow well together. Phrases: travelling companion, constant companion.

Examples

• I will give thee answer, and thy companions with thee. (Writings JOB.35.4, JPS 1917) tree →
• I am become a brother to jackals, and a companion to ostriches. (Writings JOB.30.29, JPS 1917) tree →
• But it was thou, a man mine equal, my companion, and my familiar friend; (Writings PSA.55.14, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Countable. Related: companionship, company. Slightly more formal or bookish than «friend» or «mate».