Word
companionship
Phoneticscom·pan·ion·ship, stress on the second syllable
US/kəmˈpænjənˌʃɪp/
UK/kəmpˈæniənʃˌɪp/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the feeling of friendship and comfort you get from spending time with someone else. It means you are not alone because you have a partner, friend, or pet with you.
n. the state of fellowship or friendship; the comfort provided by the presence of another person or animal.
Examples
“She enjoys the companionship of her dog on long walks.”
“Many elderly people move into shared housing specifically to find the companionship they lack when living alone.”
“While some travelers prefer the solitude of the wilderness, others find that shared companionship enriches the experience by allowing for the immediate exchange of ideas and impressions.”
Examples
simple
“She enjoys the companionship of her dog on long walks.”
contextual
“Many elderly people move into shared housing specifically to find the companionship they lack when living alone.”
complex
“While some travelers prefer the solitude of the wilderness, others find that shared companionship enriches the experience by allowing for the immediate exchange of ideas and impressions.”
Usage
Often paired with the preposition 'of' to identify the source of the fellowship.
Real-World Examples
“It provides companionship while offering directed advice for improving one's life.” Etymology
From companion + -ship.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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