what does company mean?
COMPANY as NOUN
- Meaning
- an institution created to conduct business
Usage Example(s)
- he only invests in large well-established companies
- he started the company in his garage
Hypernyms(s) company is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- a unit of firefighters including their equipment
Usage Example(s)
- a hook-and-ladder company
Hypernyms(s) company is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- a social gathering of guests or companions
Usage Example(s)
- the house was filled with company when I arrived
Hypernyms(s) company is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
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Usage Example(s)
- the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
Hypernyms(s) company is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- small military unit
- usually two or three platoons
Hypernyms(s) company is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- crew of a ship including the officers
- the whole force or personnel of a ship
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Hypernyms(s) company is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- a band of people associated temporarily in some activity
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- they organized a party to search for food
- the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
Hypernyms(s) company is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- a social or business visitor
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- the room was a mess because he hadn”t expected company
Hypernyms(s) company is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- the state of being with someone
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- he missed their company
- he enjoyed the society of his friends
Hypernyms(s) company is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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COMPANY as VERB
- Meaning
- be a companion to somebody
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Hypernyms(s) company is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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