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    Default company for coworker

    Does "company" have any meaning of "coworker"? The example may not be related to that meaning. Someone told me he's heard of such a meaning like "coworker" or "colleague", but I don't think so.
    3 might be a similar meanig.

    kk99)He is great company because he is funny.

    Company | Define Company at Dictionary.com
    3.     an assemblage of persons for social purposes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by keannu View Post
    kk99)He is a great company because he is funny.
    This doesn't make sense. It should be 'He is great company because he is funny'. 'Company' in this sense is uncountable.

    See definition #2 here: James is good company (= is a cheerful person who is enjoyable to be with).
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    Sorry, it was my typing mistake, anyway I'm interested in the possible meaning of "coworker" for "company".
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    Quote Originally Posted by keannu View Post
    Sorry, it was my typing mistake, anyway I'm interested in the possible meaning of "coworker" for "company".
    "Company" does not mean "co-worker."
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