companion
One who stays
A companion is someone who accompanies or spends time with another—a friend, partner, or associate: a traveling companion, a constant companion.
The word suggests ongoing presence rather than a single encounter.
Companion extends to things that go together: a companion volume, a companion piece.
In caregiving, a companion is someone hired to provide company and assistance to an elderly or ill person.
Informal term for companion
- palClose trusted companion
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
- chumFriend or fish scraps
mate · comrade · amigo · bestie · playmate · crony · kindred · compatriot
Ideological ally without membership
One who shares activity
- loverRomantic intimate
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- boyfriendMale romantic companion
- girlfriendFemale romantic partner
spouse · soulmate · significant other · beloved · paramour · betrothed · fiancé · consort
Consistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- trustyConsistently dependable
true · constant · dependable · reliable · unwavering · staunch · dedicated · inseparable
Supporting staff member
- attendantOne who assists others
- helperOne who aids another
- escortOne who accompanies another
- caretakerOne who maintains property
nurse · guide · protector · chaperone · minder · carer · support person · live-in aide
Domesticated household companion
- dogDomesticated barking mammal
- catSmall furry housepet
- canineOf or like dogs
- service animalTrained aid for disabilities
therapy animal · emotional support animal · steed · mount · parakeet · lapdog · loyal pet · furry friend
Reference for travelers
- handbookCompact reference guide
- manualWritten instructions for use
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
- encyclopediaComprehensive subject-matter collection
field guide · cookbook · atlas · almanac · lexicon · compendium · reader · anthology
buddy
Informal term for companion
chum · mate · comrade · amigo · bestie · playmate · crony · kindred · compatriot · acquaintance
fellow traveler
Ideological ally without membership
partner
One who shares activity
- loverRomantic intimate
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- boyfriendMale romantic companion
girlfriend · spouse · soulmate · significant other · beloved · paramour · betrothed · fiancé · consort · life partner
faithful
Consistently loyal and true
trusty · true · constant · dependable · reliable · unwavering · staunch · dedicated · inseparable · lifelong
counterpart
Corresponding person or thing
match · complement · fellow · set piece · bookend · other half
aide
Supporting staff member
caretaker · nurse · guide · protector · chaperone · minder · carer · support person · live-in aide · home aide
pet
Domesticated household companion
service animal · therapy animal · emotional support animal · steed · mount · parakeet · lapdog · loyal pet · furry friend
guidebook
Reference for travelers
- handbookCompact reference guide
- manualWritten instructions for use
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
encyclopedia · field guide · cookbook · atlas · almanac · lexicon · compendium · reader · anthology · volume
- character archetypeshero, villain, mentor, sidekick, protagonist
- Friendshipbest friend, bestie, BFF, buddy, pal
- loverslover, lovers, beloved, sweethearts, sweetheart
- partnerspartners, partner, business partners, business partner, associates
- Sidekickssidekick, Dr. Watson, Watson, right-hand man, number two
- social bondsfamily, friendship, buddy, marriage, pal
- front companiesBusinesses masking illicit activity
- canine companionDomesticated dog as pet
- theatre companiesGroups staging live performances
- oil companiesCorporations selling petroleum products
- insurance companiesBusinesses selling risk coverage
- fire companiesCrews that extinguish blazes
companions, accompanied, companies, companionship, companion cells, unaccompanied, companionable, accompaniment, companionless