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part

Pronunciation: [/pɑɹt/]

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part: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use part in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “physical object”

(noun) a piece or segment of something larger. Like a part of a toy, a part of a story, or a part of your body.

Example

She found a missing part of the puzzle under the table.

Example

He lost a part of his favorite action figure.

Example

Can you find the missing part of the picture?

Context: “role or function”

(noun) a specific role or function that someone or something has in a situation. Like a part in a play, a part of a team, or a part of a job.

Example

She played the part of the princess in the school play.

Example

He didn't want to play a part in their plan.

Example

What part are you going to play in the project?

Context: “separate”

(verb) to divide something into smaller pieces or sections. Like when you break a cookie in parts, or when you split a project into different parts.

Example

Let's part the cake into equal slices for everyone.

Example

She didn't want to part with any of her toys.

Example

Can you part the essay into introduction, body, and conclusion?

Context: “relation or proportion”

(noun) a portion or share of something. Like having a part of the responsibility, a part of the blame, or a part of the prize.

Example

She took part in organizing the event.

Example

He refused to take part in the project.

Example

Did everyone do their part to help clean up?

How to pronounce part

Pronunciation: [/pɑɹt/]

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