Accompanying
/əˈkʌmpiˈneɪɪŋ/
Definitions
Going with or in company with; accompanying.
/əˈkʌmpiˈneɪɪŋ/
Going with; in company with
The musicians played the accompanying music for the dance performance.
💡 Simply: Going with or with someone else.
More Examples
She enjoys the accompanying visuals that enhance the movie experience.
How It's Used
"She arrived with her best friend, her accompanying luggage in tow."
"The orchestra played the piano accompaniment to the vocalist."
Idioms & expressions
accompanying story
An additional story or narrative that goes with a main story or event, often in literature or media.
"The movie comes with an accompanying storybook for children."
The word 'accompanying' comes from the Middle French 'acompagner,' derived from the Latin 'accompaniare,' which means 'to accompany' or 'to attend with.' It was first recorded in English in the early 15th century.
In old English, 'accompany' was used to mean 'to attend' in a formal sense, often in religious or royal contexts. Over time, its usage expanded to include going with or supporting in a more general sense.
Memory tip
Think of 'accompanying' as joining someone, like in a journey or a performance.
Word Origin
"with + keep, hold"