Part Definition
part
adverb
- in part; in some degree; not wholly; "I felt partly to blame"; "He was partially paralyzed"
noun
- something determined in relation to something that includes it; "he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself"; "I read a portion of the manuscript"; "the smaller component is hard to reach"; "the animal constituent of plankton"
- something less than the whole of a human artifact; "the rear part of the house"; "glue the two parts together"
- a portion of a natural object; "they analyzed the river into three parts"; "he needed a piece of granite"
- that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation; "it requires vigilance on our part"; "they resisted every effort on his part"
- the extended spatial location of something; "the farming regions of France"; "religions in all parts of the world"; "regions of outer space"
- the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role"
- an actor's portrayal of someone in a play; "she played the part of Desdemona"
- assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group; "he wanted his share in cash"
- one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole; "the written part of the exam"; "the finance section of the company"; "the BBC's engineering division"
- a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions; "his part was right in the middle"
- the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music; "he tried to sing the tenor part"
- the part played by a person in bringing about a result; "I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project"; "they all did their share of the work"
verb
- go one's own way; move apart; "The friends separated after the party"
- discontinue an association or relation; go different ways; "The business partners broke over a tax question"; "The couple separated after 25 years of marriage"; "My friend and I split up"
- leave; "The family took off for Florida"
- come apart; "The two pieces that we had glued separated"
- force, take, or pull apart; "He separated the fighting children"; "Moses parted the Red Sea"
"Part" in song lyrics
See how part is used in real songs:
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"Let no one forget about the hard part"
3rd Bass — Pop Goes the Weasel -
"Now this girl yeah she likes my hair she likes my part"
50 Pence — In Da Pub -
"And this just might be, Murder-Death-Kill part 3"
7L & Esoteric f/ Celph Titled, Karma, Trademarc — Warlords
Words that rhyme with part
Usage tips for "part"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "part" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for part to find words that pair well.