What does part mean?
Part means A portion; a component..
Part
/pɑːt/ · noun
Meaning
A portion; a component..
Definitions by Sense
- A portion; a component.
- Duty; responsibility.
- (US) The dividing line formed by combing the hair in different directions.
- (Judaism) In the Hebrew lunisolar calendar, a unit of time equivalent to 3⅓ seconds.
- A constituent of character or capacity; quality; faculty; talent; usually in the plural with a collective sense.
- (intransitive) To leave the company of (each other, or someone/something [with with or from]).
- (transitive) To divide in two.
- (transitive) To cut hair with a parting.
Example Sentences
to do one’s part
The part of his hair was slightly to the left.
which maintained so politic a state of evil, that they will not admit any good part to intermingle with them.
men of considerable parts
great quickness of parts
He wrung Bassanio's hand, and so they parted.
It was strange to him that a father should feel no tenderness at parting with an only son.
There is an hour when I must part / From all I hold most dear
Synonyms for part
Antonyms for part
Related Words
Word Forms
- parts
- parting
- parted
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for part?
Common synonyms include piece, portion, component, element.
What is the opposite of part?
Possible antonyms include all, wholly, totally, altogether.
How do you use part in a sentence?
to do one’s part
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