Meaning & use
companion
A person or animal that spends time with, accompanies, or keeps another person company.
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The old dog had been her faithful companion for over a decade.
He was a cheerful companion on the long train journey across Europe.
A note on using this word
Can describe a person, an animal, or even an object that regularly accompanies someone.
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