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noun

ˈpärt How to pronounce part (audio)
Definition of partnext
1
as in portion
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled the model car came in several small parts that had to be put together

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2
as in share
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group wanted no part of the profits

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3
as in role
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists I'll do my part, so don't worry

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as in land
usually parts plural a broad geographical area I'm not from around these parts

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part

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adverb

as in halfway
in some measure or degree well, you're at least part right about her original name

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part

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verb

1
as in to separate
to go or move in different directions from a central point after traveling together for three weeks, we parted at Rome

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as in to move
to leave a place often for another parted with great ceremony but with little preparation for the dangers that lay ahead

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3
as in to divide
to set or force apart parted the prongs with pliers

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4
as in to die
to stop living before I part, I hope I have the opportunity to say my good-byes

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How is the word part distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of part are division, fragment, member, piece, portion, section, and segment. While all these words mean "something less than the whole," part is a general term appropriate when indefiniteness is required.

they ran only part of the way

In what contexts can division take the place of part?

The meanings of division and part largely overlap; however, division applies to a large or diversified part.

the manufacturing division of the company

When might fragment be a better fit than part?

The words fragment and part are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, fragment applies to a part produced by or as if by breaking off.

only a fragment of the play still exists

When could member be used to replace part?

While in some cases nearly identical to part, member suggests one of the functional units composing a body.

a structural member

When would piece be a good substitute for part?

Although the words piece and part have much in common, piece applies to a separate or detached part of a whole.

a puzzle with 500 pieces

Where would portion be a reasonable alternative to part?

The synonyms portion and part are sometimes interchangeable, but portion implies an assigned or allotted part.

cut the pie into six portions

When is section a more appropriate choice than part?

While the synonyms section and part are close in meaning, section applies to a relatively small or uniform part.

the entertainment section of the newspaper

When is it sensible to use segment instead of part?

In some situations, the words segment and part are roughly equivalent. However, segment applies to a part separated or marked out by or as if by natural lines of cleavage.

the retired segment of the population

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Recent Examples of part
Noun
Google also announced that the tool will soon get new screen-sharing and live video capabilities as part of Gemini Live at this year's Mobile World Congress. —Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 15 Mar. 2025 Designed by Javier Barba, the home has a new owner who is reimagining a second life for the Spanish jewel Photography by Salva López March 15, 2025 The existing granite boulders on the site were part of the home’s final design, creating a facade of broken concrete and gravel. —Noelia Terrón-Laya, Architectural Digest, 15 Mar. 2025
Adverb
François Girard’s take — part mysterious, part mystifying — on Wagner’s last opera is one of the Met’s most interesting productions of the last decade or so, and returns for the first time since its premiere in 2013. —David Allen, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2018
Verb
Under different circumstances, Irving's parting one-liner may have seemed innocuous. —Megan McCluskey, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025 Scientists who have been exploring the Red Sea have discovered natural death traps in the region now believed to be the location where Moses parted the waters. —Christina Shaw, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for part
Recent Examples of Synonyms for part
  1. portion
  2. share
  3. role
  4. land
  5. halfway
  6. separate
  7. move
  8. divide
Noun
  • When available and designed correctly, a mega backdoor Roth strategy can be a powerful option to accelerate participants’ retirement savings and shelter a portion of their retirement savings from taxes.
    — Rick Unser, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of portion
Noun
  • Gerber owns more than 250,000 shares of Tesla stock, which was valued at $248.71 per share at close on Friday.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Tesla’s share of the EV market has dropped from nearly 80% in 2019 to about 45% last year, according to Edmunds.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of share
Noun
  • Ross Mayfield, an investment strategist at Baird Private Wealth Management, doesn’t believe this hit to Musk’s wealth is surprising, or has much to do with Musk’s multiple roles of late.
    — Grace Thomas, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The Financial Times reports that around 40 roles, or 7 percent of its staff, are expected to be eliminated through voluntary departures and hiring freezes.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of role
Noun
  • The first land encountered will be Celestial Park, which will be home to the Stardust Racers, a dueling roller coaster; Constellation Carousel; some eateries and portals to the other four themed areas.
    — Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
  • At this scenic patch of riverside land in a remote corner of Owyhee County, one of Idaho’s most influential families is preparing to move into a new business venture: luxury real estate.
    — Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of land
Adverb
  • In Africa, qualifying is about halfway finished and continues this weekend.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Slowly lower your jaw halfway while keeping your tongue in place, then close your mouth.
    — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of halfway
Verb
  • For the flight test, Eisele maneuvered Apollo 7 into position with a docking target painted on the side of the Saturn rocket’s upper stage (the capsule had separated from the upper stage the day before and let some distance grow between the two vehicles before trying the maneuver).
    — Kiona N. Smith, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The couple eventually separated and then divorced in 1990.
    — Alex Gurley, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of separate
Verb
  • Once the pandemic came along, Stegemann moved bit by bit from Hamburg out to Bender’s in the countryside.
    — Fiona Bornhöft, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The other major addition was a giant digital tapestry that moved slowly up or down the giant canvas behind the Dead, with surreal animation that had more wealth of detail than the naked eye could take in, even over the course of an extended Dead jam.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of move
Verb
  • Only one point and two places divide Fabian Hurzeler’s side in seventh from City in fifth with 10 games to go.
    — Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The garden is divided into several enticing categories, from geographical designations to thematic gardens.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
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