Piece

Quick meaning: Piece is a noun meaning A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.

Meaning

A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.

More Meanings

1. A single item belonging to a class of similar items.
2. A coin, especially one valued at less than the principal unit of currency.
3. An artistic creation, such as a painting, sculpture, musical composition, literary work, etc.
4. An article published in the press.
5. (military) An artillery gun.
6. (US, colloquial) A gun.
7. (chess) One of the figures used in playing chess, specifically a higher-value figure as distinguished from a pawn; (by extension) those with which draughts, backgammon, and other similar board games are played.

Example Sentences

a piece of software

a piece of machinery

a useful piece of advice

Near-synonyms: aspect, portion

Word Forms

• pieces
• piecing
• pieced

Synonyms for piece

Depending on context, synonyms include bit, chip, chunk, clip, crumb, crumbling.

Antonyms for piece

Common opposites include dismantle, break up, disassemble.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include composition, part, put together, assemble, patch, set up.

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