accompaniment
Translation
accompaniment
Examples
The singer performed with a piano accompaniment.
The singer performed with a piano accompaniment.
Rice is a common accompaniment to this dish.
Rice is a common accompaniment to this dish.
Grammar Patterns
((an accompaniment)) ((to sth.)) something that goes with (sth.) Rice is a perfect accompaniment to curry.
((with/without)) ((accompaniment)) with or without musical backing She sang the song without accompaniment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: backing, supplement, complement
Etymology
From 'accompany' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.
Memory Tips
It's something that 'accompanies' or goes with the main thing, like music or food.