accompanying

adjective
UK: /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
US: /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/

  1. Going with someone or something.

    1. The dog is accompanying the child to school. [ ] [ ]
    2. The accompanying music made the scene more emotional, enhancing the film's impact. [ ] [ ]

  2. Being present or occurring at the same time.

    1. Accompanying the gift was a small note. [ ] [ ]
    2. The accompanying report detailed the financial projections alongside the business plan. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

attending related concomitant
accompanying verb

  1. Present participle of accompany: to go somewhere with someone.

    1. She is accompanying her friend to the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. He enjoyed accompanying his grandfather on fishing trips to the lake every summer. [ ] [ ]

  2. Present participle of accompany: to happen or exist at the same time as something else.

    1. The storm was accompanying heavy rain. [ ] [ ]
    2. Anxiety is often accompanying significant life changes, creating unease and discomfort. [ ] [ ]

  3. Present participle of accompany: to play a musical instrument with someone who is singing or playing the main tune.

    1. She is accompanying the singer on the piano. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was skillfully accompanying the violinist during the concert, showcasing his musical talent. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "accompanying" in English means: Going with someone or something., Being present or occurring at the same time..

The phonetic transcription of "accompanying" is /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/ in British English and /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "accompanying": attending, related, concomitant.

Example usage of "accompanying": "The dog is accompanying the child to school.". More examples on the page.