What does “company” mean?
- 1
nouna business that makes or sells goods or services
She works for a software company.
- 2
nounthe fact of being with other people so you are not alone
I enjoy her company.
Company at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈkʌmpəni/ · KUM-puh-nee
- Forms
- companies
How to use “company” correctly
“Keep someone company” means stay with them so they aren’t alone.
Common phrases with “company”
- run a company
- join a company
- keep sb company
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- companion
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