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companies

Phoneticscom·pa·nies

US/ˈkəmpəˌniz/

UK/kˈʌmpənɪz/

Definitions

01businesses

A2

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'.

02groups of people

B2

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

C2

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.

Collocations

companies needcompanies likecompanies accountablecompanies make

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Level
A2 · Elementary
Frequency
Very common
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