part

/pˈɑːt/

/ˈpɑɹt/

[noun] [verb] [adverb]

Part

[NOUN]

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

synonyms : component

component part

constituent

portion

a line on the head that is made when the hair is combed into two separate sections

synonyms : parting

the extended spatial location of something

synonyms : region

the specific role given to an actor

synonyms : character

persona

role

theatrical role

the specific music played or sung by a particular voice or instrument in multiple parts

synonyms : voice

something less than the whole of a human artifact

synonyms : portion

that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation

a portion of a natural object

synonyms : piece

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

synonyms : function

office

role

assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

synonyms : percentage

portion

one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole

synonyms : division

section

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

synonyms : contribution

an item that is an instance of some type

synonyms : piece

to part

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to divide someone's hair in two parts with a comb creating a line on the scalp

discontinue an association or relation; go different ways

synonyms : break

leave

synonyms : depart

go one's own way; move apart

synonyms : separate

split

come apart

synonyms : divide

separate

force, take, or pull apart

synonyms : disunite

divide

separate

part

[ADVERB]

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

synonyms : in part

partially

partly

antonyms : wholly

Examples

1. The old man knew every part of the wood.

2. His dedication and hard work played a big part in the company's success.

3. The crowd parted to let the truck pass.

4. She knows her part in the play back to front.

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