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companion

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/kəmˈpænjən/ · com-pan-ion

A person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels.

Meanings

nounformal

A person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels.

ایک شخص یا جانور جس کے ساتھ زیادہ وقت گزرتا ہے یا جس کے ساتھ سفر کرتا ہے۔

ساتھی

saathi

Synonyms

friendassociatepartnerدوسترفیقشریک

Antonyms

enemyrivalopponentدشمنمسئلهحریف

Common Collocations

  • trusted companion
  • travel companion
  • close companion

Example Sentences

He has been a loyal companion for many years.

وہ کئی سالوں سے ایک وفادار ساتھی رہا ہے۔

Woh kai salon se aik wafadar saathi raha hai.

The dog is considered a man's best companion.

کتّا انسان کا بہترین ساتھی تصور کیا جاتا ہے۔

Kutta insaan ka behtareen saathi tasavvur kiya jata hai.

She traveled with her companion across Europe.

اس نے اپنے ساتھی کے ساتھ یورپ کا سفر کیا۔

Us ne apne saathi ke saath Europe ka safar kiya.

Easily Confused With

partner:A partner implies a more formal or business arrangement, while a companion is more informal and personal.

Word Family

companionship
nounدوستی
companions
nounساتھیوں

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'companion' as someone you share your bread (life) with.

Picture two friends sharing a meal together, representing the bond of companionship.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تنہائی میں بھی وہی میرے ہمسفر ہوتے ہیں، ہر گام پر میرے وہی رازداں ہوتے ہیں۔

Tanhai mein bhi wahi mere humsafar hote hain, Har gaam par mere wahi raazdaan hote hain.

Even in solitude, they are my companions, At every step, they are the keepers of my secrets.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ساتھی کی پہچان، وقت سے ہوتی ہے۔

Saathi ki pehchaan, waqt se hoti hai.

A companion is recognized over time.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "compaignon" — one who shares bread

First known use: 14th century

The term 'companion' has its origins in the Old French word 'compaignon', which itself comes from Latin 'companionem', meaning 'one who eats bread with another'. Over time, it has evolved to signify a friend or associate.