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    part
    /pɑːt/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. (of two things) move away from each other: "his lips parted in a smile"
    • 2. leave someone's company: "there was a good deal of kissing before we parted" Similar leavetake one's leavesay goodbye/farewell/adieusay one's goodbyesOpposite arrivemeet

    adverb

    • 1. to some extent; partly (often used to contrast different parts of something): "the city is now part slum, part consumer paradise"

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  2. a separate piece of something, or a piece that combines with other pieces to form the whole of something: We learned about all the different parts of the digestive system. The lower part of her spine was crushed in the accident. I think there's always a part of you that doubts what you're doing.

  3. Merriam-Webster unabridged. The meaning of PART is one of the often indefinite or unequal subdivisions into which something is or is regarded as divided and which together constitute the whole. How to use part in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Part.

  4. noun. a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together. Synonyms: sector, division, ingredient, component. Antonyms: whole. an essential or integral attribute or quality: a sense of humor is part of a healthy personality.

  5. a separate piece of something, or a piece that combines with other pieces to form the whole of something: We learned about all the different parts of the digestive system. The lower part of her spine was crushed in the accident. I think there's always a part of you that doubts what you're doing.

  6. Part can be used to mean a section of a whole, like a bicycle part, or Part Six of your book. To an actor, a part is a role in a movie or play, and to a hair stylist, it's the line on your scalp where your hair is combed in opposite directions.

  7. part is the general word: part of a house. A piece suggests a part which is itself a complete unit or it may mean an irregular fragment: a piece of pie; a piece of a broken vase. A portion is a part allotted or assigned to a person, purpose, etc.: a portion of food.

  8. n. 1. A portion, division, piece, or segment of a whole. 2. Any of several equal portions or fractions that can constitute a whole or into which a whole can be divided: a mixture of two parts flour to one part sugar. 3. A division of a book or artistic work such as a film: a novel in three parts. 4. a.

  9. to be one of the people or things that are involved in an event or situation: Did you have any part in this production? Alcohol plays a part in 60 percent of violent crime. part noun (MACHINE) B2. a piece of a machine or vehicle: aircraft parts. spare parts. part noun (HAIR)

  10. Britannica Dictionary definition of PART. 1. [count] a : one of the pieces, sections, qualities, etc., that make or form something. The entire book is good, but the best part is the ending. I don't remember him saying that. I must have missed that part. — often + of.

  11. THESAURUS part something that together with other things forms a whole It looks like part of a car engine. The best part of the movie was the end. The hardest part is getting started. bit especially British English informal a small part of something Some bits of the book are really funny.

  12. Definition of part noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  13. Noun. Verb. Adverb. Idiom. Filter. noun. parts. A portion or division of a whole. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Any of several equal portions or fractions that can constitute a whole or into which a whole can be divided. A mixture of two parts flour to one part sugar. American Heritage. A portion assigned or given; share.

  14. a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together. an essential or integral attribute or quality: a sense of humor is part of a healthy personality. a section or division of a literary work.

  15. Synonyms for PART: portion, section, segment, member, component, length, partition, element; Antonyms of PART: whole, total, sum, compound, aggregate, totality, composite, pool.

  16. What does the noun part mean? There are 34 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun part, 12 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. part has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

  17. The meaning of part. Definition of part. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

  18. Definition of part verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  19. Find 185 different ways to say PART, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

  20. Definition of part noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  21. Jul 25, 2022 · Apart (one word) can be used as an adverb and adjective to describe separation or distance. It can also be used as a preposition in the phrase “apart from” to mean “ except for.”. A part (two words) is a noun phrase meaning “a piece” or “a segment” of a greater whole. It can also refer to an acting role.

  22. part. in English. part. noun. These are words and phrases related to part. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of part. The U.S. government is made up of three parts: executive, legislative, and judicial. This looks like part of a broken cup.

  23. part is the general word: part of a house. A piece suggests a part which is itself a complete unit or it may mean an irregular fragment: a piece of pie; a piece of a broken vase. A portion is a part allotted or assigned to a person, purpose, etc.: a portion of food.

  24. A part of speech (also called a word class) is a category that describes the role a word plays in a sentence. Understanding the different parts of speech can help you analyze how words function in a sentence and improve your writing.