Definition of part - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
objectspiece or segment of something
- He took the largest part of the cake..
2.
mechanicalcomponent of a machine
- The engine part needs to be replaced..
3.
participationinvolvement or role in an activity
- She took part in the decision-making process..
4.
documentssection of a document
- Please refer to the last part of the report.
5.
theaterrole played by an actor
- She auditioned for the lead part in the play..
6.
hairstyleUK the line of scalp showing when hair is combedUK
- She changed her part to the other side.
7.
musicTECH. the melody carried by a particular voice in musicTECH.
- The soprano part was beautifully sung.
8.
mathTECH. unit of relative proportion in a mixtureTECH.
- Mix two parts water with one part juice.
Verb
1.
separationintr. move away from each otherintr.
- The friends had to part at the station.
2.
divisiontr. divide something into two partstr.
- She parted her hair in the middle.
3.
actionintr. relinquish something reluctantlyintr.
- He couldn't part with his old car.
4.
processtr. separate by extraction or eliminationtr.
- The machine parts impurities from the liquid.
Adverb
not completelyonly partly or to some extent
- The plan worked part as expected.
Images of part
the line of scalp showing when hair is combed
Expressions with part
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go in different directions
At the crossroad, the group parted ways, each choosing a different route.
to some degree but not entirely
Her decision was in part influenced by her friends.
separate from someone or something
She had to part with her friends at the airport..
minor acting role with few lines
She played a bit part in the movie.
fulfill one's duty in a group effort
Everyone must do their part to succeed.
to act in a theatrical performance
She played a part in the school's drama production..
behave in a way suitable for a role
He always acts the part of a responsible leader.
mostly true or happening generally or in large part
For the most part, the plan worked well.
not participate in an activity or event
She will have no part in the meeting.
mainly or mostly
The delay was in large part caused by the weather.
behaving like an actor in a role, not showing real feelings
He seems upset, but he is just playing a part.
have the appearance expected for a specific role
He looks the part of a superhero with that costume.
done by someone
The mistake was an error on his part.
have no involvement or influence in something
She played no part in the decision.
do what is expected in a situation or group
Each volunteer must play her part for the fundraiser to run smoothly.
the challenging section is completed
After climbing the hill, the hard part's over.
too upset to leave someone, somewhere or something you love
She couldn't bear to part with the old house.
not desire involvement or association with something
She wants no part of the office politics.
wear clothing suitable for a specific role or occasion
She dressed the part for the job interview.
significantly or to a large extent
The project succeeded in no small part due to her efforts.
embody the lifestyle of a specific identity
He decided to live the part of a rock star.
essential component of a larger whole
Hard work is part and parcel of success.
disagree or stop associating with someone due to differing views
They had to part company on the project due to conflicting interests..
someone or something that is always present
The old cat is part of the furniture in the house.
Origin of part
Latin, pars (part) + -t (suffix)
Terms with part included in their meaning
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medical
rear part of the human body from neck to spine
medical
the rear part of a person's body
lowest point
lowest part of something
nature
woody part of a tree growing from the trunk
core area
middle point or part of something
clothing
part of a garment around the neck
car part
section in a car body that opens
time of day
later part of the day and early part of the night
medical
front part of the head with eyes, nose, mouth
botany
reproductive part of a plant with colorful petals
medical
the part of the leg below the ankle
place name
nation in western Europe, part of the European Union, known for culture
botanical
part of a plant that contains seeds and is edible
medical
prehensile part of the body at the end of the arm
medical
upper part of the body with brain and face
medical
back part of the human foot
inner area
the inner part or surface of something
geography
solid part of Earth's surface not covered by water
center
central point or part of something
time of day
early part of the day from midnight to noon
time of day
early part of the day from sunrise to noon
medical
thin hard part at the end of fingers or toes
medical
part of the body connecting head and trunk
architecture
part of a building enclosed by walls
Examples of part in a sentence
The machine's broken part was replaced. The broken part caused the machine to malfunction. He ordered a replacement part for the old tractor. He played a crucial part in the project. Their part in the event was significant. The first part of the contract is crucial.
Each part of the book is well-organized. He played the part of Hamlet in the production. The director assigned her a minor part in the film. Her part was perfectly straight and neat. The stylist suggested a middle part for a new look. The tenor part added depth to the choir's performance. She practiced her violin part diligently for the concert. Add one part cement to three parts sand. The solution contains five parts alcohol per hundred. They decided to part ways after the disagreement. The clouds began to part, revealing the sun. He parted the curtains to let the sunlight in. The teacher parted the students into two groups for the activity. She found it hard to part with her childhood toys. They had to part with their family heirlooms during the move. The jeweler parts gold from the ore. Chemists part the elements during the experiment. The solution was part successful. She agreed part with his opinion.
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- French:partie, se séparer, ...
- German:Stück, sich trennen, ...
- Italian:parte, separarsi, ...
- Spanish:parte, separarse, ...
- Portuguese:pedaço, separar-se, ...
- Chinese:片段, 分别, ...
- Japanese:部分, 別れる, ...
- Arabic:جُزء, افْتَرَقَ, ...
- Hebrew:חֵלֶק, לְהִיפָּרֵד, ...
- Russian:часть, расставаться, ...
- Ukrainian:частина, розлучатися, ...
- Hindi:हिस्सा, अलग होना, ...
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