Counterpart

B2 8+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /kaʊntərpɑːrt/

Definitions of counterpart

noun a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation.

Example Sentences

A1 My sister is my counterpart in the family.

A2 The police officer's counterpart in the neighboring town helped solve the case.

B1 The marketing team in the US works closely with their counterpart in Europe.

B2 The CEO's counterpart in the competitor company is known for their innovative strategies.

C1 The diplomat met with their counterpart from the neighboring country to discuss trade agreements.

C2 The scientist's counterpart in the research field is highly respected for their groundbreaking discoveries.

Examples of counterpart in a Sentence

formal The CEO met with her international counterpart to discuss the merger.

informal I caught up with my work counterpart over lunch today.

slang My gym counterpart always pushes me to lift heavier weights.

figurative In literature, the protagonist's evil counterpart often represents their inner struggles.

Grammatical Forms of counterpart

past tense

counterparted

plural

counterparts

comparative

more counterpart

superlative

most counterpart

present tense

counterparts

future tense

will counterpart

perfect tense

have counterparted

continuous tense

is counterparting

singular

counterpart

positive degree

counterpart

infinitive

to counterpart

gerund

counterparting

participle

counterparted

Origin and Evolution of counterpart

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'counterpart' originated from Middle English, derived from Old French 'contrepartie' which is a combination of 'contre' meaning 'against' and 'partie' meaning 'part'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a legal context to refer to a duplicate or corresponding part of a legal document, the term 'counterpart' has evolved to describe a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another.