Meaning
The word counterpart is a noun that refers to a person or thing that has a similar function, position, or role as another in a different place, organization, or situation. It often implies equality, equivalence, or similarity in status.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: noun (countable)
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Structure:
- counterpart of/to sth/sb
- Used to compare or describe someone or something that corresponds to another.
Examples of typical usage:
- "Her counterpart in the other company"
- "The U.S. president and his counterpart in Japan"
Common Phrases
- business counterpart – someone holding a similar role in another company.
- foreign counterpart – an official with the same role in another country.
- male/female counterpart – the equivalent person of a different gender.
Collocations
- government counterpart
- corporate counterpart
- diplomatic counterpart
- foreign counterpart
- counterpart organization
Examples
- The prime minister met with his German counterpart to discuss trade agreements.
- My counterpart in the New York office will handle the project there.
- The Japanese ambassador and his American counterpart signed the treaty.
- Teachers often exchange ideas with their counterparts in other schools.
- The female CEO outperformed many of her male counterparts in the industry.
- Scientists in the UK are collaborating with their counterparts in Canada.
- Each regional manager has a counterpart in another division.
- The police chief worked closely with his military counterpart to maintain security.
Synonyms or Related
- equivalent
- peer
- opposite number
- match
- parallel
Antonym
- opposite (in contrast, not similarity)
- unrelated person/thing