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COUNTERPARTS Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word counterparts. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word counterparts. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COUNTERPARTS

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twins
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20

• (mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

coequals
nounn
noun

• An equal person or thing.

colleagues
nounn
noun

• an associate that one works with

• a person who is member of one's class or profession

companions
nounn
noun

• a friend who is frequently in the company of another

• a traveler who accompanies you

• one paid to accompany or assist or live with another

verb

• be a companion to somebody

complements
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction

• a complete number or quantity

• number needed to make up a whole force

• something added to complete or embellish or make perfect

• one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response

• either of two parts that mutually complete each other

verb

• make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to

correspondents
nounn
noun

• someone who communicates by means of letters

• a journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast media

adjective satellite

• similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar

equals
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• having the same quantity, value, or measure as another

• having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

noun

• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

verb

• be identical or equivalent to

• be equal to in quality or ability

• make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

matches
verb, nounv, n
noun

• lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

• a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete

• a burning piece of wood or cardboard

• an exact duplicate

• the score needed to win a match

• a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

• a pair of people who live together

• something that resembles or harmonizes with

verb

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• provide funds complementary to

• bring two objects, ideas, or people together

• be equal to in quality or ability

• make correspond or harmonize

• give or join in marriage

• set into opposition or rivalry

• be equal or harmonize

• make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

partners
nounn
noun

• a person's partner in marriage

• an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest

• a person who is a member of a partnership

verb

• provide with a partner

• act as a partner

peers
nounn
noun

• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

• a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage

verb

• look searchingly

opposite number
nounn
noun

• a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another

equivalent
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

• the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen

adjective satellite

• being essentially equal to something

pendant
nounn
noun

• an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)

• branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling

adjective satellite

• held from above and hanging down

similitude
nounn
noun

• similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

• a duplicate copy

twin
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Gemini

• a duplicate copy

• a waterfall in the Snake River in southern Idaho

adjective satellite

• being two identical

verb

• duplicate or match

• bring two objects, ideas, or people together

• grow as twins

• give birth to twins

homolog
nounn
noun

• Something homologous; a homologous organ or part, chemical compound or chromosome.

• A word shared by two languages or dialects.

• One of a group of similar DNA sequences that share a common ancestry.

• A member of a homologous series.

vis-a-vis
noun

• a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another

• small sofa that seats two people

adverb

• face-to-face with; literally `face to face'

Best Hypernyms For COUNTERPARTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for counterparts, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for TWINS

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