plural parts
Definition of part
(Entry 1 of 5)
1a(1) : one of the often indefinite or unequal subdivisions into which something is or is regarded as divided and which together constitute the whole
… the road was passable only part of the year …— Samuel Johnson
(2) : an essential portion or integral element
Change is an inevitable part of life.
b : one of several or many equal units of which something is composed or into which it is divisible : an amount equal to another amount
mix one part of the powder with three parts of water
c(1) : an exact divisor of a quantity : aliquot
(2) : partial fraction
d : one of the constituent elements of a plant or animal body: such as
e : a division of a literary work
a novel in four parts
f(1) : a vocal or instrumental line or melody in concerted music or in harmony
g : a constituent member of a machine or other apparatus
the parts of an airplane also : a spare part automobile parts
2 : something falling to one in a division or apportionment : share wanted no part of the proposal
3 : one's share or allotted task (as in an action) : duty one must do one's part
4 : one of the opposing sides in a conflict or dispute
he that is not against us is on our part — Mark 9:40 (King James Version)
5 : a general area of indefinite boundaries
—usually used in pluralyou're not from around these partstook off for parts unknown
6 : a function or course of action performed
objected to the government's part in the strike — see also take part
7a : an actor's lines in a play, movie, etc.
The actress learned her part well.
b : the role of a character in a play, movie, etc.
played the part of the villain
8 : a constituent of character or capacity : talent a man of many parts
9 : the line where the hair is parted His part was on the left side of his head.
for one's part for the most part in part on one's part or on the part of one
: as far as one's share or interest is concerned
for my part, I do not see that the difference is important— Mary McCarthy
: in general : on the whole
for the most part the crowd was orderly
: in some degree : partially
: with regard to the one specified
part
verbparted; parting; parts
Definition of part (Entry 2 of 5)
1a : to separate from or take leave of someone
b : to take leave of one another
2 : to become separated into parts
4 : to become separated, detached, or broken
5 : to relinquish possession or control
hated to part with that money
1a : to divide into parts
b : to separate by combing on each side of a line
c : to break or suffer the breaking of (something, such as a rope or anchor chain)
2 : to divide into shares and distribute : apportion
3a : to remove from contact or association
if aught but death part thee and me — Ruth 1:17 (King James Version)
b : to keep separate
the narrow channel that parts England from France
c : to hold (people, such as brawlers) apart
d : to separate by a process of extraction, elimination, or secretion
part company
1 : to end a relationship or association
2 : to diverge from another (as in opinion)
—often used with with
part
adverbDefinition of part (Entry 3 of 5)
: partly
part
adjectiveDefinition of part (Entry 4 of 5)
part
abbreviationDefinition of part (Entry 5 of 5)
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