part

Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling for "part"

IPA: /pɑːt/

Syllable Breakdown:

• pa: /pɑː/

• /p/: Voiceless bilabial stop

• /ɑː/: Long open front unrounded vowel

• rt: /t/

• /t/: Voiceless alveolar stop

Word Form Variations

• Noun:

  • Singular: part

  • Plural: parts

  Verb:

  • Base form: part

  • Past tense: parted

  • Past participle: parted

  • Present participle: parting

Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Noun

• Definition: A portion or segment of something, often smaller than the whole.

• Synonyms: piece, section, fragment, bit, chunk

• Antonyms: whole, entirety, totality

• Definition: A role or function within a larger system or group.

• Synonyms: role, duty, responsibility, task, position

• Antonyms: whole, entirety, totality

• Definition: A component or element that contributes to a larger structure or entity.

• Synonyms: component, element, ingredient, constituent, piece

• Antonyms: whole, entirety, totality

Verb

• Definition: To divide or separate into parts.

• Synonyms: divide, separate, split, break down

• Antonyms: unite, join, combine, merge

• Definition: To take or remove a part from something.

• Synonyms: detach, remove, extract, sever

• Antonyms: attach, join, connect, unite

• Definition: To participate in or be involved in something.

• Synonyms: participate, take part, be involved, contribute

• Antonyms: abstain, refrain, avoid, decline

Adjective

• Definition: Incomplete or not whole.

• Synonyms: partial, incomplete, fragmentary, incomplete

• Antonyms: whole, complete, entire, total

• Definition: Related to or concerning a particular part.

• Synonyms: partial, specific, particular, individual

• Antonyms: whole, entire, total

Adverb

• Definition: In part, to some extent.

• Synonyms: partially, somewhat, partly, in some degree

• Antonyms: wholly, entirely, completely, totally

Examples of Use

Books

• Literary fiction: "He was a part of the furniture, always there, always quiet." (Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice)

• Non-fiction: "The heart is a vital part of the circulatory system." (Marieb, Human Anatomy & Physiology)

Newspapers

• Headline: "Parts of the city are still without power after the storm." (The New York Times)

• Article: "She played a key part in the development of the new software." (The Guardian)

Online Publications

• Blog post: "This tutorial will show you how to replace a part on your car engine." (DIY Enthusiast)

• News article: "The company announced it will be parting ways with its CEO." (TechCrunch)

Entertainment

• Movie title: "The Godfather, Part II"

• Song title: "Part of Your World" from The Little Mermaid

• TV show: "Parts Unknown" hosted by Anthony Bourdain

General Public Discourse

• Conversation: "I only read part of the book."

• Speech: "We must all play our part in protecting the environment."

• Slogan: "United we stand, divided we fall."

10 Famous Quotes Using the term Part

1. "Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside."
   — Mark Twain

2. "The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express."
   — Francis Bacon

3. "Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems."
   — René Descartes

4. "A part of kindness consists in loving people more than they deserve."
   — Joseph Joubert

5. "All religions, arts, and sciences are branches of the same tree."
   — Albert Einstein

6. "The greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances."
   — Martha Washington

7. "Every parting is a form of death, as every reunion is a type of heaven."
   — Tryon Edwards

8. "To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."
   — Ralph Waldo Emerson

9. "No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main."
   — John Donne

10. "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."
    — Martin Luther King Jr.

Etymology

"Part" is an old English word that comes from the Proto-Indo-European root perte-, which means "to break or tear." This root is also related to other words like "partition" and "repertory."

The first known use of "part" in English was in the 10th century. At that time, it meant a piece or portion of something that had been broken or torn off. Over time, the meaning of "part" expanded to include other concepts like a role, a component, or a share.

Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Part

Common Phrases:

• Part and parcel: An essential or inseparable part of something.

• Take part in: To participate or be involved in something.

• Part of the deal: A necessary or expected consequence of something.

• Part of the furniture: A familiar or constant presence.

• Part of the problem: A contributing factor to a negative situation.

Lesser-Known Phrases:

• Part with: To give up or relinquish something.

• Part company with: To separate or disagree.

• Part and parcel of life: A common or unavoidable aspect of existence.

• Part of the scenery: A common or familiar sight.

Idioms with Synonyms:

• Play a part: To have a role or influence (similar to "take part in")

• Be a part of the solution: To contribute positively (similar to "be part of the answer")

• Rip a part: To criticize harshly (similar to "tear apart")

• Tear apart: To criticize harshly (similar to "rip a part")

• Fall apart: To disintegrate or collapse (similar to "come apart")

Note: While "part" is a versatile word, it might be challenging to find idioms that are exclusively associated with it. However, the phrases and idioms listed above effectively convey the meaning of "part" in various contexts.

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Source Information

Definition of part from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.