What does "accompanying" mean?

1. (happening together) happening or appearing at the same time as something else. 2. (things that go with something) the things that are provided with or go along with a main item.

How do you use "accompanying"?

Usually placed before the noun it modifies. Often used in the plural form to refer to a set of related items.

accompanying

adj. · n.

US //əˈkəmpəniɪŋ// UK //ɐkˈʌmpənɪɪŋ// ac·com·pa·ny·ing

1 happening together (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

happening or appearing at the same time as something else.

occurring or existing in association with something else, often as a secondary or supporting feature.

Example

Please read the accompanying instructions before you start building the desk.

Example

The researcher noted that the rise in temperature was linked to an accompanying increase in atmospheric pressure.

Usage

Usually placed before the noun it modifies.
- separate
- independent
2 things that go with something (n.)
C1 Advanced Formal

the things that are provided with or go along with a main item.

the items or circumstances that attend or supplement a primary object or event.

Example

The steak was served with all the usual accompanyings like chips and salad.

Example

The contract was signed with all the necessary accompanyings, including the legal disclosures and the financial guarantees.

Usage

Often used in the plural form to refer to a set of related items.
- accompaniment
- attachments