Word
accompanied
Phoneticsac·com·pa·nied, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈkəmpənid/
UK/ɐkˈʌmpənɪd/
Definitions
01going with someone
B1 · Intermediate
v. to go somewhere with another person, often to be helpful or social.
v. to go along with another person as a companion, escort, or protector. Transitive; requires a direct object.
“The children were accompanied by their parents on the school trip.”
“The visiting diplomat was accompanied by a small team of security personnel throughout the duration of the summit.”
02happening together
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to happen or exist at the same time as something else.
v. to occur in association with another event or condition. Often used in the passive voice with 'by'.
“The strong winds were accompanied by heavy rain all night.”
“The sharp rise in inflation was accompanied by a significant decrease in consumer spending across the retail sector.”
Synonyms
03musical support
B2 · Upper Intermediate Music
v. to play a musical instrument while someone else sings or plays the main part.
v. to provide a musical accompaniment for a soloist or ensemble.
“The singer was accompanied on the piano by her sister.”
“The violinist was accompanied by a full orchestra, creating a rich and complex sound during the concerto's final movement.”
04not alone
B1 · Intermediate
adj. having someone or something else with you.
adj. being in the company of others; not solitary.
“For safety reasons, all visitors to the factory must be accompanied.”
“The policy states that any minor must remain accompanied by a legal guardian while on the premises.”
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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