| Main Entry: | computer |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | calculating, data processing machine |
Synonyms: |
CPU, MAC, PC, abacus, adding machine, analog, artificial intelligence, brain*, calculator, clone, data processor, digital, electronic brain, laptop, mainframe, micro, microcomputer, mini, minicomputer, number cruncher, personal computer, thinking machine |
| Main Entry: | mate |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | one of a pair; partner |
Synonyms: |
acquaintance, alter ego, analog, assistant, associate, bedmate, bride, buddy*, chum*, classmate, cohort, colleague, companion, compeer, complement, comrade, concomitant, consort, coordinate, counterpart, coworker, crony, double, duplicate, familiar, friend, groom, helper, helpmate, intimate, match, pal*, peer, playmate, reciprocal, roommate, schoolmate, sidekick*, spouse, twin |
| Main Entry: | analogue |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | parallel |
Synonyms: |
analog, cognate, correlate, correlative, correspondent, counterpart, equivalent, match, similarity |
| Notes: | analogy is when two different things share characteristics that lead to a comparison between them; an analogue is one of the things compared |
| Main Entry: | congener |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | parallel |
Synonyms: |
analog, analogue, cogener, congenator, correspondent, counterpart, match, relative |