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noun

ˈpärt How to pronounce part (audio)
Definition of partnext
1
as in portion
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled the model car came in several small parts that had to be put together

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2
as in share
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group wanted no part of the profits

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3
as in role
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists I'll do my part, so don't worry

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as in land
usually parts plural a broad geographical area I'm not from around these parts

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part

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adverb

as in halfway
in some measure or degree well, you're at least part right about her original name

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part

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verb

1
as in to separate
to go or move in different directions from a central point after traveling together for three weeks, we parted at Rome

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as in to move
to leave a place often for another parted with great ceremony but with little preparation for the dangers that lay ahead

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3
as in to divide
to set or force apart parted the prongs with pliers

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4
as in to die
to stop living before I part, I hope I have the opportunity to say my good-byes

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How is the word part distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of part are division, fragment, member, piece, portion, section, and segment. While all these words mean "something less than the whole," part is a general term appropriate when indefiniteness is required.

they ran only part of the way

In what contexts can division take the place of part?

The meanings of division and part largely overlap; however, division applies to a large or diversified part.

the manufacturing division of the company

When might fragment be a better fit than part?

The words fragment and part are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, fragment applies to a part produced by or as if by breaking off.

only a fragment of the play still exists

When could member be used to replace part?

While in some cases nearly identical to part, member suggests one of the functional units composing a body.

a structural member

When would piece be a good substitute for part?

Although the words piece and part have much in common, piece applies to a separate or detached part of a whole.

a puzzle with 500 pieces

Where would portion be a reasonable alternative to part?

The synonyms portion and part are sometimes interchangeable, but portion implies an assigned or allotted part.

cut the pie into six portions

When is section a more appropriate choice than part?

While the synonyms section and part are close in meaning, section applies to a relatively small or uniform part.

the entertainment section of the newspaper

When is it sensible to use segment instead of part?

In some situations, the words segment and part are roughly equivalent. However, segment applies to a part separated or marked out by or as if by natural lines of cleavage.

the retired segment of the population

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of part
Noun
The moratorium is part of a broader assessment of the technology and its impact on kids. — Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026 In fact, the dress code was actually eliminated during the 2025-26 season as part of early transition dates agreed upon for the new CBA. — Chris Johnston, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Adverb
The enclosed chamber offers very good heat regulation with an extruder fan, a part-cooling fan, an auxiliary part-cooling fan, and a fan to regulate the chamber. — PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025 François Girard’s take — part mysterious, part mystifying — on Wagner’s last opera is one of the Met’s most interesting productions of the last decade or so, and returns for the first time since its premiere in 2013. — David Allen, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2018
Verb
One competitor as a receiver/returner parted Wednesday with the release of Junior Bergen, a 2025 seventh-round practice squad player. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 The curtain of bangèd men parted for Uncle Jimmy as Kath followed close behind. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for part
Recent Examples of Synonyms for part
  1. portion
  2. share
  3. role
  4. land
  5. halfway
  6. separate
  7. move
  8. divide
Noun
  • On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka faces Linda Noskova in the early window, with Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro in an all-American matchup in the late portion.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Significant flash flooding and mudslides across Kauai County and portions of the Big Island (Hawaii County).
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of portion
Noun
  • The backfield lead is still likely Tony Pollard, but the Titans also left the door open for a significant Spears share.
    — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Homeowners consistently tend to skip this step, the expert shares.
    — Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of share
Noun
  • That last might be especially true for female human beings who may be more encouraged to have derived an identity based on our role as marital partner or parent.
    — Gloria Steinem, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The case turned into a years-long legal saga, with multiple people convicted of their roles in arranging the hit, including Wendi’s brother, Charlie Adelson, and her mother, Donna.
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of role
Noun
  • The new system allows the drone to release supplies while hovering, drop payloads during forward flight, or land and unload cargo autonomously, eliminating the need for personnel or dedicated equipment at the receiving site.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In rural areas, food insecurity helps armed groups recruit soldiers and causes disputes over scarce land and water resources.
    — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of land
Adverb
  • There is also a multi-hour hike up the Tunupa Volcano that, halfway from the base of the mountain, will bring you to the Chullpas Cemetery with mummies dating back to 1200 AD.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Many family members of the fiancé, including a number from halfway around the world, attended.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of halfway
Verb
  • Screening electrons at nanoscale The researchers built a structure containing two twisted graphene bilayers separated by less than a nanometre.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • To lose them both to separate suicides while facing his own mortality as an active athlete requires true fortitude.
    — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of separate
Verb
  • The Minot operation took that work a step further by moving an entire system for refurbishment.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Over the course of Exile, TV Rain’s studios as well as its various employees will be forced to move countries multiple times, everybody’s life and career atomized across the globe.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of move
Verb
  • Deficit turnaround Meloni inherited an Italy that was politically divided and fraught with fiscal problems.
    — Jenni Reid,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The open-plan, curvilinear design means the galleries are not fully divided, reinforcing the all-encompassing nature of the collection, though altogether the vast array of exhibits sometimes struggle for cohesiveness.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
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“Part.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/part. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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