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Company

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkʌmpəni/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkʌmpəni/"]/

Meaning of Company

a business organization that makes money by producing or selling goods or services

In simple words: A group of people who work together to make or sell something.

Company in a sentence

• I work at a software company that develops applications.
• The company is expanding its operations overseas.
• Apple is a well-known technology company.
• I enjoy the company of my friends during weekends.
• Her company is always fun and supportive.

How to use Company

Use 'company' in both formal and informal contexts when referring to businesses. Avoid in casual phrases unrelated to business, like 'keeping company' (which means spending time with someone).

Grammar pattern

company + noun (e.g. company policy)

Memory hint

Think of a 'com-pany' as a team working together in a 'pan' like a baking team.

Related words

Collocations with Company

• big
• large
• leading
• group
• create
• establish
• form
• make something
• manufacture something
• produce something
• director
• executive
• owner
• in a/​the company
• within a/​the company
• a director of a company
• large
• small
• touring
• good
• pleasant
• poor
• have
• keep somebody
• need
• for company
• in somebody’s company
• have the pleasure of somebody’s company
• request the pleasure of somebody’s company
• like your own company
• expect
• have
• mixed
• assembled
• keep
• in company
• get into bad company
• keep bad company
• present company excepted

Synonyms for Company

• business
• corporation
• firm
• enterprise
• establishment

Opposites of Company

• individual
• self

Common mistakes with Company

• Confused with 'companion' — remember, a company is usually a business.
• Using 'company' in the singular form when referring to multiple businesses.
• Mixed up with 'firm' — 'firm' can be more specific to certain types of companies.

Frequently asked questions about Company

What does Company mean?

A group of people who work together to make or sell something.

What is the definition of Company?

a business organization that makes money by producing or selling goods or services

How do you use Company in a sentence?

I work at a software company that develops applications.

Can you give another example of Company?

The company is expanding its operations overseas.

What are synonyms for Company?

Common alternatives include business, corporation, firm, enterprise, establishment.

What is the opposite of Company?

Opposite meanings include individual, self.

What words go with Company?

It commonly pairs with big, large, leading, group, create, establish, form, make something, manufacture something, produce something, director, executive, owner, in a/​the company, within a/​the company, a director of a company, large, small, touring, good, pleasant, poor, have, keep somebody, need, for company, in somebody’s company, have the pleasure of somebody’s company, request the pleasure of somebody’s company, like your own company, expect, have, mixed, assembled, keep, in company, get into bad company, keep bad company, present company excepted.

What are common mistakes when using Company?

Confused with 'companion' — remember, a company is usually a business. Using 'company' in the singular form when referring to multiple businesses. Mixed up with 'firm' — 'firm' can be more specific to certain types of companies.

How do you pronounce Company?

US: /["/ˈkʌmpəni/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkʌmpəni/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Company?

Use 'company' in both formal and informal contexts when referring to businesses. Avoid in casual phrases unrelated to business, like 'keeping company' (which means spending time with someone).

What CEFR level is Company?

"Company" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.