counterpart
gb/kˈaʊntɚpˌɑɹt/ us/kˈaʊntɚpˌɑɹt/
B2
English
~ 4700
megfelelő, pár
NOUN
B2
1
megfelelő
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s counterpart in [place/organization]
The U.S. Secretary of State met with her French counterpart to discuss the treaty.
Az amerikai külügyminiszter találkozott francia kollégájával, hogy megvitassák a szerződést.
My counterpart in the Tokyo office will handle the Japanese clients.
A tokiói irodában dolgozó, velem azonos beosztású kollégám foglalkozik majd a japán ügyfelekkel.
The mayor spoke with his counterpart in the neighboring city about the shared water supply.
Police in London are working closely with their counterparts in New York.
Her counterpart at the rival company agreed to share information.
Learner examples
I spoke to my counterpart in another city.
Beszéltem a másik városban dolgozó, hasonló pozícióban lévő kollégámmal.
She met her counterpart from France.
Találkozott francia megfelelőjével.
Our counterparts in Asia will join the meeting.
He works with his counterparts in other countries.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'counterpart' with 'opponent'. A counterpart is not an enemy but someone with the same role elsewhere.
Meaning
equivalent person or thing
Collocations
foreign counterpart
|exact counterpart
|business counterpart
|political counterpart
|military counterpart
Synonyms
equivalent (General term for something equal in value, function, or meaning.)
|
peer (Emphasizes equal status, often among people in similar roles.)
Antonyms
opposite (Refers to something with a contrary role or nature rather than the same.)
Themes
business
|diplomacy
|comparison
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person or thing that does the same job or has the same role as another person or thing in a different place or group.
A person or thing that has the same role, function, or position as another in a different place, organization, or situation.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[something] and its counterpart
The left shoe is missing its right-hand counterpart.
A bal cipő mellől hiányzik a jobb oldali párja.
The online service is faster than its paper-based counterpart.
Az online szolgáltatás gyorsabb, mint papíralapú megfelelője.
The digital counterpart of this book includes extra images.
Learner examples
The right glove is the counterpart of the left glove.
A jobb kesztyű a bal kesztyű párja.
This app is the counterpart of the website.
Ez az alkalmazás a weboldal megfelelője.
The movie is not as good as its book counterpart.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'copy' when 'counterpart' is more accurate for functional equivalence rather than duplication.
Meaning
matching or corresponding item
Collocations
left-hand counterpart
|digital counterpart
|physical counterpart
Synonyms
match (Emphasizes similarity or pairing.)
|
twin (Used metaphorically for two things that are almost identical.)
Antonyms
contrast (Highlights difference instead of similarity.)
Themes
design
|comparison
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that looks like or works like another thing.
Something that closely matches or corresponds to another item in form, function, or design.
Grammar
Dictionary form
counterpart
IPA
GB/kˈaʊntɚpˌɑɹt/
US/kˈaʊntɚpˌɑɹt/
Syllables & stress
coun - ter - part (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (coun)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: counterpart
- Plural: counterparts
Word family
Forms
counterparts
noun
Related words
Expressions
business counterpart
1/bˈɪznɪs kˈaʊntɚpˌɑɹt/
fixed phrase
equivalent person in another business organization
A person in another company who has the same job as you.
Examples
- Our business counterparts overseas will handle distribution there.
- She exchanged ideas with her business counterparts at the conference.
exact counterpart
1/ɪɡzˈækt kˈaʊntɚpˌɑɹt/
fixed phrase
person or thing exactly matching another
A person or thing that is exactly the same in job, role, or form as another.
Examples
- She is the exact counterpart of her colleague in London.
- This model is the exact counterpart of the one sold overseas.
foreign counterpart
1/fˈɔɹən kˈaʊntɚpˌɑɹt/
fixed phrase
equivalent person in another country
A person in another country who has the same job or role as you.
Examples
- The minister met with his foreign counterparts to discuss climate policy.
- Scientists are working with their foreign counterparts on the project.