COMPANY


Meaning of COMPANY in English

noun

BAD : For those who live by themselves, television provides a good company.

GOOD : For those who live by themselves, television provides good company.

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When company means 'someone or something that stops you from feeling lonely or bored; companionship', it is uncountable: 'Whenever he goes off on a long trip, he takes his radio with him for company.'

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