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particle

Pronunciation: [ˈpɑːrtɪkəl]

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Learn how to use particle in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “science”

(noun) a tiny piece of something. In science, a particle can be something as small as an atom or even smaller, like a molecule. You can think of particles as the building blocks of everything around us.

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The scientist studied the small particle to learn more about its properties.

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That object is not made up of particles; it's just a solid piece.

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What happens to particles when they are heated up?

Context: “language”

(noun) a small word that helps to give more meaning to a sentence. In grammar, a particle is like a little helper word that changes the meaning of the main word. It can make words sound better together.

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In the sentence 'He gave up,' the word 'up' is a particle that changes the meaning of 'gave.'

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The sentence doesn’t need particles to make sense; it’s clear without them.

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Can you identify the particle in the phrase 'to give in'?

Context: “philosophy”

(noun) a very small part that is hard to see but still important. In philosophy, it can refer to an idea that represents the smallest element of something larger, like our thoughts or actions.

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Every particle of truth is important in understanding the bigger picture.

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That idea isn't just a particle; it's more complex than what meets the eye.

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What do you think makes up the smallest particle of our beliefs?

How to pronounce particle

Pronunciation: [ˈpɑːrtɪkəl]

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