Word
companies
Phoneticscom·pa·nies
US/ˈkəmpəˌniz/
UK/kˈʌmpənɪz/
Definitions
01businesses
n. organisations that sell goods or services to make money.
n. commercial businesses or enterprises. Countable plural form.
“Many tech companies have offices in this part of the city.”
“Multinational companies often face complex regulatory challenges when expanding their operations into emerging markets.”
Usage
The plural form of 'company' requires changing the 'y' to 'ies'.
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02groups of people
n. groups of people who are together, such as in a play or the army.
n. multiple groups of individuals, specifically referring to theatrical troupes or military units. Countable plural form.
“The two dance companies performed together for the first time.”
“During the military exercise, several infantry companies coordinated their movements to secure the perimeter.”
Usage
Often used in specific professional contexts like the arts or the military.
03to accompany
v. to go somewhere with someone or spend time with them.
v. to accompany or associate with someone. Third-person singular present indicative.
“He companies with those who share his love for old books.”
“In the classic novel, the protagonist often companies with travelers of questionable character during his journey across the continent.”
Archaic · Literary
Teaching tip
This verb form is extremely rare in modern English; students will almost always encounter 'companies' as a plural noun.
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