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company

15 1.7
A group of people gathered for a short time to do something
  • noun
  • /ˈkʌmpəni/
translation icon : grupo
  • The school's annual play brought together a large company of students eager to showcase their talents.

Examples

  • During our hiking trip, we enjoyed the company of fellow travelers who shared our love for the outdoors.

  • The charity event was a success, thanks to the company of volunteers who dedicated their time to help.

  • And what we're saying is you can build communities in companies through software.

  • Do you remember the company picnic last year?

  • So one example is this company that's called In Game.

  • So I've done that through Escape the Wolf, my company, which we do crisis management for all kinds of companies, big and small.

  • A stout company of young blades eager to learn about life.

Synonyms

party
vscompany
498 1.4

A group of people who go somewhere together to do one activity

is the general term for any similar temporary association
gathering
vscompany
203 1.0

A meeting of people for a social or special purpose

is broader and also includes practical teams not only social meetings
corps
vscompany
180 5.6

A group of people who work together in the same profession or organization

is typically temporary and less formal than that organized professional body
flock
vscompany
57 2.0

A group of people who follow the same leader

is neutral about leadership and applies to any temporary association without leader focus
working group
vscompany
13 2.6

A temporary team of people who work together to reach a clear goal

is more general and applies to any temporary gathering not only assigned task teams
workgroup
vscompany
1 3.5

A group of people who do a task together for a project

is broader and covers any temporary association for varied purposes
sodality
vscompany
1 9.9

A group of people who share a common purpose and work together

is usually temporary and formed for a specific short term activity
collectivity
vscompany
1 6.6

A group of people who act together for a shared purpose

is more often temporary and formed for a short specific activity rather than lasting identity
working party
vscompany
  • UK
1 3.6

A group of people who work together for a short time on a single task

is not limited to appointed or official temporary teams
work party
vscompany
1 3.2

A group of people who do a physical task together, like clearing fallen trees

is not limited to manual or physical tasks and covers any temporary association

Antonyms

2.3

A single person or animal regarded separately from a group

1 7.5

Breaking up an organized group like a band or army

Compounds

A business that pays money to people for losses when they pay regular fees

117 3.0

A company that finds, refines, and sells oil

75 1.7

A company that provides phone service to people

A business that makes, promotes, and sells music and supports artists

52 2.6

A company that makes and sells medicines like vaccines and pills

A business that finds, makes and sells medicines like pills and vaccines

31 2.0

Being with people who are nice and fun to talk to

29 2.3

A company that makes or sells computer and internet products and services

29 2.3

A business that makes and sells cars

28 3.5

A company that makes and provides electricity to homes and businesses

20 2.3

A business that supplies gas for heating or cooking to homes and shops

A company that gives phone and internet services to homes and businesses

holding company
  • Specialized
17 5.3

A company that owns enough shares to control other companies

16 1.6

A business that makes or sells food products

A business that makes books, magazines, or newspapers and sells them

13 1.6

A business that makes and sells cars

A company that digs and removes minerals from the ground

10 2.7

A business that uses trucks to carry goods for other companies

A business that sends goods by boat between countries

9 2.7

A group of people who put on plays for an audience

A company that makes and sends power to homes and businesses

8 7.2

A worker who supports the employer instead of helping fellow workers

7 2.8

A business that takes people's or companies' things to a new place

7 1.6

A company that runs buses to carry people in a town or city

A business that gives expert advice to other organizations for money

A group of dancers who perform ballets

investment company
  • Specialized
6 3.0

A business that collects money from many people and buys shares or bonds for them

5 2.3

A business that makes, promotes, and sells movies

A business that lends money to people or small businesses

4 1.4

The official name a business registers with the government

4 3.4

Affecting every part of a company

4 5.8

A town owned by one business where workers live and shop

A group that produces and performs operas with singers and musicians

A business that runs stations that send out TV or radio programs to people

A business that makes and sells steel

A company that provides water to homes and businesses in an area

A company that makes and sells devices like phones or TVs

3 3.7

People who can make you behave badly or get into trouble

ship's company
  • Specialized
3 4.5

All the people who work on a ship, including officers and sailors

bank holding company
  • Specialized
2 5.2

A company that owns or controls banks, usually to manage them

A business that moves people or things from one place to another

A British trading company that began in 1600 and later ruled parts of India

2 3.5

A group of trained people who fight fires in a local area

mutual fund company
  • Specialized
2 4.9

A business that manages money from many people and sells shares so they can invest

A business that helps artists make and sell music

A company that accepts people's money as deposits and lends it to others

A business that sells furniture like chairs and tables

dot com company
  • Texting
1 3.5

A business that does most of its work online and uses a website ending in .com

A group of actors who regularly perform different plays during a season

1 3.0

A business that moves furniture and boxes for people or businesses to a new place

A company that builds and runs large pipes that carry oil and gas

1 4.2

A company that another company wants to buy

trust company
  • Specialized
1 5.3

A company that manages money and property for people or groups, including estates after death

subsidiary company
  • Specialized
1 4.6

A business that a larger company owns and controls

1 3.7

A business that lends money to people who cannot get loans from banks

1 3.4

A company where owners only lose the money they invest if the business owes money

1 7.1

A small bank that gives loans and sometimes holds savings but usually not checking accounts

joint-stock company
  • Specialized
1 4.9

A business owned by many people who buy shares to own part and share profits and losses

A company that makes books, magazines, and brochures

A business that puts goods into boxes for sale or shipping

1 3.3

A company that runs large boats with steam engines to carry people or goods by sea

6.1

Company owned by a maker that gives loans to dealers or buyers to buy its products

A company that issues a fixed number of shares which are traded on a stock market

A woman who often puts her company before her coworkers

A person who is more loyal to their company than to their coworkers

company union
  • Specialized
7.4

A union only for workers in one company that is often run by the employer

4.8

A company that lends money to businesses like manufacturers and wholesalers

5.5

A company that lends money to businesses like manufacturers or wholesalers

A company that sells certificates and promises to pay a fixed amount on a set date

light company
  • Archaic
3.6

A company that provides electricity to homes and streets

An old City of London group for people in the same trade that holds ceremonies and supports charity

mining company
  • Texting
3.2

A company that uses many computers to make and check digital money

6.8

A company that owns and controls more than one bank

How Large

company
15 1.7
gathering
203 1.0

Surface Forms

company singular
companies plural

Etymology

The word company comes from the Latin parts com- ('with') and panis ('bread'), meaning people who met and shared food for a time. So a company can be any group that gathers temporarily for a particular activity or trip.