accompanying (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/

Definition

Going somewhere or doing something with someone or something else.

Examples

• The main course was served with a side of vegetables.

• He was accompanied by his lawyer during the interrogation.

• The new software comes with a detailed user manual.

How to Use accompanying

accompany someone (collocation)

To go with someone. — "Please accompany me to the meeting."

accompany something (collocation)

To exist or happen at the same time as something else. — "The pain was accompanied by a high fever."

accompany someone on an instrument (collocation)

To play music with someone who is performing. — "He accompanied the singer on the guitar."

Synonyms of accompanying

Words with a similar meaning to accompanying:

• joining
• escorting
• attending
• partnering

Antonyms of accompanying

Words with the opposite meaning to accompanying:

• leaving
• separating

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