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Accompanying Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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accompanying

[əˈkʌmp(ə)niɪŋ ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

music

Present or occurring together with someone or something else.

Synonyms

associated, attendant, concomitant.

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Word Description / Examples
accompanying

Used when something goes along with or is included with something else.

  • She handed him the letter with an accompanying envelope
  • The meal came with an accompanying salad
attendant

Used to describe something that exists or happens as a result of something else, often with a negative implication.

  • The new project comes with many attendant risks
  • There are certain challenges attendant with this approach
associated

Used when something is connected with or related to something else.

  • Stress is often associated with health problems
  • The company has a lot of risks associated with international expansion
concomitant

Used in more formal contexts to describe something that happens at the same time as another thing.

  • The rise in population has a concomitant increase in demand for resources
  • He requires concomitant therapy for better results

Examples of usage

  • The accompanying music added to the emotional impact of the scene.
  • She played the piano with the accompanying violinist.
Context #2 | Verb

travel

Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Synonyms

accompany, escort, go along with.

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Word Description / Examples
accompanying

Describes something or someone that goes together with something else, often used as an adjective.

  • He sent a letter and the accompanying documents
  • Please read the accompanying text for better understanding
escort

Implies a protective or guiding role, often used in formal or official settings. Can also have a negative connotation when referring to someone who is paid to provide company.

  • The bodyguards will escort the celebrity to the event
  • She was escorted out of the building by security
accompany

Used when someone goes somewhere with another person, often adding a sense of formality or intention.

  • I will accompany you to the conference
  • Please accompany the guests to their seats
go along with

Informal and colloquial expression meaning to accompany someone casually or to agree with a suggestion or plan.

  • I'll go along with you to the store
  • I decided to go along with their idea

Examples of usage

  • She accompanied him on his business trip.
  • The guide accompanied the tourists on their hike.

Translations

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Origin of 'accompanying'

The word 'accompanying' originates from the verb 'accompany', which comes from the Middle English word 'acompanyen', from Old French 'acompaignier', based on Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'com-panis' (bread). The concept of companionship and being together has evolved over time to include the idea of being with someone or something as an accompaniment or support.

See also: accompanied, accompaniment, accompany, unaccompanied.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,947, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.