Counterpart and Half

Counterpart

Counterpart noun - One that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value.
Usage example: she worked with her counterpart in the other office to get the job done
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Synonyms for Counterpart

Half and counterpart are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Half" instead a noun "Counterpart".

Nearby Word: counterparty

Half

Half noun - Either of a pair matched in one or more qualities.
Usage example: it's the bottom half of the ninth inning, and the Yankees are up at bat

Counterpart and half are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterpart" instead a noun "Half".

Nearby Word: halve

How words are described

live live counterpart live half
human human counterpart human half
female female counterpart female half
alien alien counterpart alien half
Other adjectives: original, light, powerful, male, evil, bad, black, main, white, past, final, larger, respective, different, western, greek, eastern, northern, younger.

Both words in one sentence

  • The Nth Doctor On Sliders, Quinn Mallory's replacement by his non-identical counterpart from another universe, when Jerry O'Connell left the show, is half this and half Suspiciously Similar Substitute.
  • In an episode of Alias, Agent Grace bargains for some intelligence from a German counterpart by promising a shipment of jerky: half beef, half venison.
  • Sometimes used to contrast one half of an Odd Couple with his better-dressed counterpart.
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