counterpart

Definition

  • noun: someone or something that has the same job or purpose as another
  • noun: one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument
  • synonyms: copy, duplicate, facsimile

Examples

  • The secretary of defense met with his 'counterparts' in Asia to discuss the nuclear crisis.

  • Metal tools replaced their stone 'counterparts' many, many years ago.

  • the lead actress and her male 'counterpart'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Yes, sir. - Why? - My mirror engaged, sir. - His mirror? Every American sentry post has a Cuban counterpart, called 'mirrors.' Lance Corporal's claiming that his mirror was about to fire at him. Santiago's letter to the N.I.S.... said you fired illegally. He's saying that the guy, the mirror-- (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men