What is another word for companion?
Pronunciation: [kəmpˈani͡ən] (IPA) 
Companionship is a fundamental human need, and therefore various words are used to describe the people we love spending our time with. The term friend is one commonly used synonym for companion, used to describe someone we choose to spend time with and can rely on. A confidant is someone we trust with our deepest secrets and thoughts, often a close friend or family member. Similarly, a comrade is a friend bonded through a shared experience or cause. A partner or significant other is someone who we share a special connection with, romantically or otherwise. Finally, a buddy or pal is a casual term, often reserved for a close friend or someone we hang out with.
