combination vs consort

combination

noun
  • An association or alliance of people for some common purpose. 

  • One or more elements selected from a set without regard to the order of selection. 

  • A combination shot; a billiard; a shot where the cue ball hits a ball that strikes another ball on the table. 

  • A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock. 

  • The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining. 

  • A rapid sequence of punches or strikes in boxing or other combat sports. 

  • A motorcycle and sidecar. 

  • An object formed by combining. 

consort

noun
  • Association or partnership. 

  • The spouse of a monarch. 

  • A ship accompanying another. 

  • A group or company, especially of musicians playing the same type of instrument. 

  • A husband, wife, companion or partner. 

  • An informal, usually well-publicized sexual companion of a monarch, aristocrat, celebrity, etc. 

verb
  • To be in agreement. 

  • To associate or keep company (with). 

adj
  • of a title, by virtue of one's (living) spouse; often contrasted with regnant and dowager 

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