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companion vs tender

tender vs companion

companion and tender both are nouns.

companion is not an adjective while tender is an adjective.

companion and tender both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
companion Yes No Yes No
tender Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, tender is a hypernym of companion; that is, tender is a word with a broader meaning than companion:
  • companion: one paid to accompany or assist or live with another
  • tender: someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
Other hypernyms of companion include attendant, attender.
companion (noun) tender (noun)
a friend who is frequently in the company of another ship that usually provides supplies to other ships
one paid to accompany or assist or live with another a boat for communication between ship and shore
a traveler who accompanies you car attached to a locomotive to carry fuel and water
a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
something that can be used as an official medium of payment
companion (adjective) tender (adjective)
easy to cut or chew
physically untoughened
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
(of plants) not hardy; easily killed by adverse growing condition
having or displaying warmth or affection
hurting
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
young and immature
companion (verb) tender (verb)
be a companion to somebody make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer
make a tender of; in legal settlements
offer or present for acceptance
propose a payment
Difference between companion and tender

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