Part: meaning, definitions and examples

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part

 

[ pษ‘หt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

of speech

A portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; a section, division, or category.

Synonyms

category, division, portion, section

Examples of usage

  • Each part of the sentence plays a specific role in conveying the message.
  • This book is divided into three main parts: introduction, body, and conclusion.
Context #2 | Noun

of a machine

A component or piece of a machine or mechanism.

Synonyms

component, element, piece, segment

Examples of usage

  • The mechanic replaced the damaged part of the engine.
  • This part is crucial for the proper functioning of the device.
Context #3 | Verb

take part

To participate or be involved in something.

Synonyms

engage, join in, participate, take part

Examples of usage

  • She decided to part in the school play.
  • Will you be able to part in the meeting tomorrow?

Translations

Translations of the word "part" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Teil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bagian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐัั‚ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czฤ™ล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ƒจๅˆ† (ใถใถใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท partie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parte

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรถlรผm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋ถ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฒุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤรกst

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤasลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ƒจๅˆ† (bรนfรจn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ del

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hluti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hissษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parte

Etymology

The word 'part' has Old English origins, derived from the word 'pert', meaning 'portion'. Over time, its usage expanded to refer to divisions or components. In Middle English, 'part' also took on the meaning of 'role' or 'character'. The verb form of 'part' has been in use since the 14th century, indicating participation or separation. Throughout history, 'part' has been a versatile word, adapting to various contexts and meanings.

See also: apart, counterpart, impart, multipart, partable, partial, partially, participate, particle, particular, parting, partisan, partition, partitive, partly, partner, partook, parts, partway, party.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #79, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.