COUNTERPART: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COUNTERPART?

Need another word that means the same as “counterpart”? Find 24 synonyms and 30 related words for “counterpart” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Counterpart” are: similitude, twin, opposite number, vis-a-vis, equivalent, peer, equal, parallel, complement, match, mate, fellow, brother, sister, analogue, correlative, copy, carbon copy, carbon, photocopy, facsimile, mimeo, mimeograph, reprint

Counterpart as a Noun

Definitions of "Counterpart" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “counterpart” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation.
• One of two copies of a legal document.
• A duplicate copy.
• A person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another.

Synonyms of "Counterpart" as a noun (24 Words)

analogue	Something having the property of being analogous to something else. Thioacids are sulphur analogues of oxyacids.
brother	A man or boy in relation to other sons and daughters of his parents. The machine is almost identical to its larger brother.
carbon	An abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond occurs in all organic compounds. The level of carbon in the atmosphere has been consistently rising.
carbon copy	An abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds.
complement	One or more words phrases or clauses governed by a verb or by a nominalization or a predicative adjective that complete the meaning of the predicate In generative grammar all the constituents of a sentence that are governed by a verb form the complement. A fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner.
copy	A thing made to be similar or identical to another thing. The clone was a copy of its ancestor.
correlative	A word or concept that has a mutual relationship with another word or concept. The child s right to education is a correlative of the parent s duty to send the child to school.
equal	A person who is of equal standing with another in a group. Entertainment facilities without equal in the British Isles.
equivalent	A person or thing that is equal to or corresponds with another in value, amount, function, meaning, etc. The French equivalent of the Bank of England.
facsimile	An exact copy or reproduction. A facsimile of the manuscript.
fellow	A person in the same position, involved in the same activity, or otherwise associated with another. He was learning with a rapidity unique among his fellows.
match	The score needed to win a match. They were no match for the mercenaries.
mate	South American tea like drink made from leaves of a South American holly called mate. He lost the mate to his shoe.
mimeo	A rotary duplicator that uses a stencil through which ink is pressed (trade mark Roneo.
mimeograph	A copy produced on a mimeograph.
opposite number	A word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other.
parallel	Two parallel lines as a reference mark. A challenge which has no parallel in peacetime this century.
peer	A nobleman duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron who is a member of the British peerage.
photocopy	A photographic copy of printed or written material produced by a process involving the action of light on a specially prepared surface.
reprint	A publication such as a book that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale. The publishers had nearly sold out of the initial run of copies and ordered a reprint.
similitude	The quality or state of being similar to something. Conrad uses a range of constructions which express or imply similitude.
sister	A senior female nurse, typically in charge of a ward. The sisters announced that there would be a special rosary every morning.
twin	A twin engined aircraft. Experiments were carried out using sets of identical twins.
vis-a-vis	Small sofa that seats two people.

Usage Examples of "Counterpart" as a noun

• The minister held talks with his French counterpart.

Associations of "Counterpart" (30 Words)

adversely	In a way that prevents success or development; harmfully or unfavourably. His self confidence was adversely affected for years to come.
antithesis	A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else. His theory is the antithesis of mine.
antithetic	Sharply contrasted in character or purpose. Practices entirely antithetical to her professed beliefs.
antithetical	Connected with, containing, or using the rhetorical device of antithesis. Practices entirely antithetical to her professed beliefs.
challenger	A person who disputes the truth of or places themselves in opposition to something. A serious challenger for the title.
compare	Have a specified relationship with another thing or person in terms of nature or quality. This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes.
compete	Compete for something engage in a contest measure oneself against others. He competed with a number of other candidates.
competitor	A person who takes part in a sporting contest. Two competitors were banned for taking drugs.
complement	One or more words phrases or clauses governed by a verb or by a nominalization or a predicative adjective that complete the meaning of the predicate In generative grammar all the constituents of a sentence that are governed by a verb form the complement. A classic blazer complements a look that s smart or casual.
contender	The contestant you hope to defeat. A presidential contender.
contradictory	A contradictory proposition. Perfect and imperfect are contradictory terms.
converse	Of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other. It will be difficult in these converses not to talk of secular matter.
different	Distinct or separate. That s another or different issue altogether.
differently	In another and different manner. I think you will feel differently after you ve met her.
disagree	Be different from one another. The sea crossing disagreed with her.
dissent	The act of protesting a public often organized manifestation of dissent. He was sent off for dissent.
dissident	A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state. A dissident who had been jailed by a military regime.
enemy	A personal enemy. The enemy shot down four helicopters.
equivalent	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. One unit is equivalent to one glass of wine.
objector	A person who expresses opposition to or disagreement with something. Objectors to the housing plans.
opponent	A person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice. He beat his opponent by a landslide margin.
oppose	Be against; express opposition to. A candidate to oppose the leader in the presidential contest.
opposing	Facing; opposite. Opponent or opposing armies.
opposite	Of angles between opposite sides of the intersection of two lines. The two chess kings are set up on squares of opposite colors.
opposition	An armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force. The opposition between practical and poetic language.
oxymoron	A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction (e.g. faith unfaithful kept him falsely true).
parallel	Mathematics one of a set of parallel geometric figures parallel lines or planes. The road runs parallel to the Ottawa River.
rival	Be the rival of be in competition with. We are rivaling for first place in the race.
unlike	Not like; different from. He was very unlike to any other man.
vie	Compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others. The athletes were vying for a place in the British team.