What do you know about the word company? Listen to Phil explain some different meanings of the word. If you are studying English visit our website bbclearningenglish.com to learn grammar, build your vocabulary and become a better English speaker.
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Let's learn company.
It's a noun, and the first meaning of company is a business.
A company can be an organisation that makes money from goods and services.
She's a businesswoman.
She runs her own company.
The best companies hire the best staff.
The other common meanings are about people.
If you're with people, they're company.
And usually when we talk about company, it's a good thing.
I hate being alone.
I need some company.
I love spending time with you.
You're great company.
Of course, it's not always good.
He's so annoying, such bad company when he's like this.