C1noun 2K

Counterpart

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkaʊntəpɑːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/"]/

Meaning of Counterpart

a person or thing that has the same position or function as somebody/something else in a different place or situation

In simple words: A person or thing that has the same job or function as another.

Counterpart in a sentence

• The Foreign Minister held talks with his Chinese counterpart.
• The women's shoe, like its male counterpart, is specifically designed for the serious tennis player.
• European environmentalists have their counterparts in the US.
• The actress who played the Queen looked uncannily like her real-life counterpart.
• Women soldiers will join their male counterparts at the army base.
• corporations that trade with their counterparts in other countries
• the difficulty of translating terms with no direct counterpart in the other language
• the modern counterparts of those medieval writers

How to use Counterpart

Use this word in discussions about roles, positions, or items that are similar or equal in different contexts. It's appropriate in both formal and casual conversations, but avoid using it in slang situations.

Grammar pattern

counterpart + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'counter' as a matching pair; a counterpart matches another.

Related words

Collocations with Counterpart

• direct
• modern
• female
• have
• counterpart in

Synonyms for Counterpart

• equal
• peer
• equivalent
• match
• twin

Opposites of Counterpart

• opposite
• antagonist

Common mistakes with Counterpart

• Confused with 'complement' which has a different meaning.
• Using it to describe unequal items or people.
• Mispronouncing it; remember to emphasize the 'counter' part.

Frequently asked questions about Counterpart

What does Counterpart mean?

A person or thing that has the same job or function as another.

What is the definition of Counterpart?

a person or thing that has the same position or function as somebody/something else in a different place or situation

How do you use Counterpart in a sentence?

The Foreign Minister held talks with his Chinese counterpart.

Can you give another example of Counterpart?

The women's shoe, like its male counterpart, is specifically designed for the serious tennis player.

What are synonyms for Counterpart?

Common alternatives include equal, peer, equivalent, match, twin.

What is the opposite of Counterpart?

Opposite meanings include opposite, antagonist.

What words go with Counterpart?

It commonly pairs with direct, modern, female, have, counterpart in.

What are common mistakes when using Counterpart?

Confused with 'complement' which has a different meaning. Using it to describe unequal items or people. Mispronouncing it; remember to emphasize the 'counter' part.

How do you pronounce Counterpart?

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

When should I use Counterpart?

Use this word in discussions about roles, positions, or items that are similar or equal in different contexts. It's appropriate in both formal and casual conversations, but avoid using it in slang situations.

What CEFR level is Counterpart?

"Counterpart" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.