part

//pɑːrt//
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Noun

partSingular
partsPlural
1

A piece or segment of something that is divided or separated from the whole.

This part of the machine is broken.

2

A component or element that combines with others to form a whole.

This machine has many moving parts.

3

A role or character played by an actor in a play or film.

She played the part of Juliet in the school play.

4

A person's share or involvement in an action or situation.

He played an important part in the project's success.

5

A line where the hair is divided when combing or styling.

She changed her part from the middle to the side.

Verb

partedPast tense
partedPast participle
partingPresent participle
partsThird-person singular
1

To separate or divide into pieces; to move apart.

The crowd parted to let her through.

2

To leave someone or go away from them.

They parted at the station and went their separate ways.

Adverb

1

Partly; to some extent but not completely.

The house is part brick and part wood.

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