part
(noun, adjective, verb, adverb)
adjective
1. Fractional; partial.
- Fred was part owner of the car.
adverb
1. to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
- I felt partly to blame
- He was partially paralyzed
Similar word(s): partially, partly
Sentences with part as an adverb:
- Part finished
noun
1. something determined in relation to something that includes it
- he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself
Similar word(s): component, constituent, portion
Definition categories: link, relation
2. something less than the whole of a human artifact
- the rear part of the house
- glue the two parts together
Similar word(s): portion
Definition categories: man–made, object
3. a portion of a natural object
- they analyzed the river into three parts
Similar word(s): piece
Definition categories: object, thing
4. that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation
- it requires vigilance on our part
- they resisted every effort on his part
Definition categories: thought, concern
5. the extended spatial location of something
- religions in all parts of the world
Similar word(s): region
Definition categories: location
6. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
- the government must do its part
Similar word(s): function, office, role
Definition categories: act, duty
7. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
- she played the part of Desdemona
Similar word(s): character, persona, role
Definition categories: thought, characterization, enactment, personation, portrayal
8. assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
Similar word(s): percentage, portion, share
Definition categories: possession, assets
9. one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
- the written part of the exam
Similar word(s): division, section
Definition categories: thought, concept, conception, construct
10. a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions
- his part was right in the middle
Similar word(s): parting
Definition categories: body, line
11. the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music
- he tried to sing the tenor part
Similar word(s): voice
Definition categories: communication, air, line, melody, strain, tune
12. the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
Similar word(s): contribution, share
Definition categories: act, attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
13. an item that is an instance of some type
- my dog swallowed a Lego part
Similar word(s): piece
Definition categories: man–made, item
Sentences with part as a noun:
- Gaul is divided into three parts.
- The parts of a chainsaw include the chain, engine, and handle.
- I want my part of the bounty.
- The mixture comprises one part sodium hydroxide and ten parts water.
- Please turn to Part I, Chapter 2.
- 3 is a part of 12.
- to do one’s part
- We all have a part to play.
- The first violin part in this concerto is very challenging.
- The part of his hair was slightly to the left.
verb
1. go one's own way; move apart
- The friends separated after the party
Similar word(s): separate, split
Definition categories: motion, move
2. discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
- The business partners broke over a tax question
Similar word(s): break, separate, split
Definition categories: social
3. leave
Similar word(s): depart, start
Definition categories: motion, leave
4. come apart
Similar word(s): divide, separate
Definition categories: contact, change
5. force, take, or pull apart
- Moses parted the Red Sea
Similar word(s): disunite, divide, separate
Definition categories: contact, displace, move
Sentences with part as a verb:
- to part the curtains
- A rope parts. His hair parts in the middle.
- to part gold from silver