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- pronunciation:
- kuhm
p
ni
- phrases:
- part company
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
companies |
| definition 1: |
a business firm or organization.
The company hired many new workers this year.- synonyms:
- business, firm
- similar words:
- agency, corporation, enterprise, partnership
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| definition 2: |
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose.
The dance company is giving a concert at our school.- synonyms:
- congregation, group
- similar words:
- assembly, band, circle, community, gathering, meeting, outfit
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| definition 3: |
a guest or guests.
We had company for dinner last night.- synonyms:
- guest, visitor
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| definition 4: |
the presence of another person; companionship.
I enjoy your company.- synonyms:
- association, companionship, fellowship, friendship, society
- similar words:
- brotherhood, comradeship, partnership, sisterhood
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| definition 5: |
a group of soldiers.
The company says "Yes, sir" when the captain gives an order.- similar words:
- battalion, division, outfit, troop
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| related words: |
association, cast, gang, group, guild, knot, organization, party, presence, team, visitor |
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| phrase: |
part company |
Company is from a Latin word that means "the sharing of bread with another."
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