# accompanied

/əˈkəmpənid/ (US) · /ɐkˈʌmpənɪd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/accompanied
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. going with someone

verb · CEFR B1

to go somewhere with another person, often to be helpful or social.

For teachers: 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.

### 2. happening together

verb · CEFR B2

to happen or exist at the same time as something else.

For teachers: 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.

### 3. musical support

verb · CEFR B2

to play a musical instrument while someone else sings or plays the main part.

For teachers: 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.

### 4. not alone

adjective · CEFR B1

having someone or something else with you.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The singer was accompanied by a piano player.
- The children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while they are in the museum.
- The severe thunderstorm was accompanied by high winds and heavy hail, causing significant damage to the crops across the valley within minutes.

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