Synonyms: company
Definition: an institution created to conduct business
Usage: he only invests in large well-established companies; he started the company in his garage
Similar words: institution, establishment
Definition: an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
Synonyms: company
Definition: a unit of firefighters including their equipment
Usage: a hook-and-ladder company
Similar words: unit, social unit
Definition: an organization regarded as part of a larger social group
Usage: the coach said the offensive unit did a good job; after the battle the soldier had trouble rejoining his unit
Synonyms: company
Definition: a social gathering of guests or companions
Usage: the house was filled with company when I arrived
Similar words: social affair, social gathering
Definition: a gathering for the purpose of promoting fellowship
Definition: organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
Usage: the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
Similar words: organisation, organization
Definition: a group of people who work together
Synonyms: company
Definition: small military unit; usually two or three platoons
Similar words: army unit
Definition: a military unit that is part of an army
Synonyms: ship's company, company
Definition: crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
Similar words: complement, full complement
Definition: number needed to make up a whole force
Usage: a full complement of workers
Definition: a band of people associated temporarily in some activity
Usage: they organized a party to search for food; the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
Similar words: circle, band, lot, set
Definition: an unofficial association of people or groups
Usage: the smart set goes there; they were an angry lot
Definition: a social or business visitor
Usage: the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
Synonyms: companionship, company, society, fellowship
Definition: the state of being with someone
Usage: he missed their company; he enjoyed the society of his friends
Similar words: friendly relationship, friendship
Definition: the state of being friends (or friendly)
Synonyms: accompany, companion, company, keep company
Definition: be a companion to somebody
Similar words: affiliate, associate, assort, consort
Definition: keep company with; hang out with
Usage: He associates with strange people; She affiliates with her colleagues