Part

/pɑːrt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A piece or segment of something that, when combined with other pieces, forms a whole.

He wants to play a part in the community project.

A role or character played by an actor.

She was cast in the part of Juliet in the school play.

A division of a whole; a fraction.

A large part of the book is devoted to environmental issues.

A component of a machine or vehicle.

The mechanic ordered a replacement part for the car.

A region or section of a larger area.

That part of the city is known for its nightlife.

verb

To divide or separate into parts.

We need to part the curtains to let in more light.

To take or leave a person or place; to separate.

They had to part ways after the summer ended.

From Old French 'parte', from Latin 'pars', meaning 'a piece or portion'.

part and parcel

An essential or integral component.

part ways

To separate or go in different directions.

take part

To participate in something.

part of speech

A category of words with similar grammatical properties.

participant

A person who takes part in something.

partition

A division or separation into parts.

partial

Existing only in part; incomplete.

To leave or exit.

I'm going to part with my friends after the concert.

A part as in a role or character, especially in a show.

She nailed the part in the audition.