counterpart
Intermediate/ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/
- noun
- A matching or complementary part
counterpart in a sentence
- “The key and lock are counterparts.”
- “The secretary of defense met with his counterparts in Asia to discuss the nuclear crisis.”
- “Metal tools replaced their stone counterparts many, many years ago.”
- “The lead actress and her male counterpart.”
What does “counterpart” mean?
counterpart (noun) means a matching or complementary part. It is pronounced /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "counterpart" mean?
- counterpart (noun) means: A matching or complementary part
- How do you pronounce "counterpart"?
- "counterpart" is pronounced /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "counterpart" in a sentence?
- Here is "counterpart" used in a sentence: The key and lock are counterparts.
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