Helper vs. Companion

Helper vs. Companion — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Helper and Companion

Helpernoun

One who helps; an aide.

Companionnoun

A friend, acquaintance, or partner; someone with whom one spends time or keeps company

His dog has been his trusted companion for the last five years.

Helpernoun

That which helps; anything serving to assist.

Companionnoun

(dated) A person employed to accompany or travel with another.

Helpernoun

(Singapore) A person who does cleaning and cooking in a family home, or in a market; domestic employee.

Companionnoun

(nautical) The framework on the quarterdeck of a sailing ship through which daylight entered the cabins below.

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Helpernoun

a locomotive that assists a train, usually on steep gradients.

Companionnoun

(nautical) The covering of a hatchway on an upper deck which leads to the companionway; the stairs themselves.

Helpernoun

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose;

my invaluable assistantthey hired additional help to finish the work

Companionnoun

(topology) A knot in whose neighborhood another, specified knot meets every meridian disk.

Helpernoun

a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

Companionnoun

(figuratively) A thing or phenomenon that is closely associated with another thing, phenomenon, or person.

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Companionnoun

(attributive) An appended source of media or information, designed to be used in conjunction with and to enhance the main material.

The companion guide gives an in-depth analysis of this particular translation.

Companionnoun

(astronomy) A celestial object that is associated with another.

Companionnoun

A knight of the lowest rank in certain orders.

a companion of the Bath

Companionnoun

A fellow; a rogue.

Companionverb

(obsolete) To be a companion to; to attend on; to accompany.

Companionverb

(obsolete) To qualify as a companion; to make equal.

Companionnoun

a person who is frequently in the company of another;

drinking companionscomrades in arms

Companionnoun

a traveler who accompanies you

Companionnoun

one paid to accompany or assist or live with another

Companionverb

be a companion to somebody