part

/pˈɑɹt/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

something determined in relation to something that includes it
“he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself”
something less than the whole of a human artifact
“the rear part of the house”
a portion of a natural object
“they analyzed the river into three parts”
that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation
“it requires vigilance on our part”
the extended spatial location of something
“the farming regions of France”
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
“the function of a teacher”
an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
“she played the part of Desdemona”
assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
“he wanted his share in cash”
one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
“the written part of the exam”
a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions
“his part was right in the middle”
the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music
“he tried to sing the tenor part”
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
“I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project”

verb

go one's own way; move apart
“The friends separated after the party”
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
“The business partners broke over a tax question”
leave
“The family took off for Florida”
come apart
“The two pieces that we had glued separated”
force, take, or pull apart
“He separated the fighting children”

adverb

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