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part

[pahrt] / pɑrt /
NOUN
piece, portion of something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
any chunk component detail element factor item lot measure member piece section sector segment share side unit
STRONG
allotment apportionment articulation atom bit bite branch chip constituent cut department division extra fraction fragment helping hunk ingredient installment limb lump meed module moiety molecule organ parcel particle partition quantum quota ration scrap slab slice sliver splinter subdivision
Antonyms
STRONGEST
whole
STRONG
agreement entirety juncture total unity
NOUN
person or group's interest, concern
Synonyms
STRONGEST
business place role share side task work
STRONG
behalf bit capacity cause charge duty faction function involvement office party responsibility say
Antonyms
STRONGEST
entertainment fun pastime unemployment
STRONG
irresponsibility whole
NOUN
theatrical role
Synonyms
STRONGEST
piece
STRONG
antagonist bit cameo character dialogue hero lead lines protagonist villain walk-on
WEAK
bit part leading role minor role principal character romantic lead silent bit stock character straight part supporting role title role
Antonyms
WEAK
whole
VERB
break, disconnect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
separate
STRONG
articulate cleave detach dichotomize disjoin dismantle dissever disunite divide factor itemize particularize partition portion rend section segment sever slice split strip subdivide sunder tear
WEAK
break up come apart
Antonyms
STRONG
attach collect combine connect couple gather join link unite
WEAK
arrive come
VERB
leave, go away from someone
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pull out separate
STRONG
break depart go quit split withdraw
WEAK
break off break up clear out cut and run dedomicile ease out go separate ways hit the road leave flat part company push off quit the scene say goodbye ship out shove off split up take a hike take leave take off walk out on
Antonyms
STRONG
allow come continue join remain stay wait
WEAK
arrive connect

Example Sentences

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“Is there a part for me in it?” she asks earnestly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Differences in the way figures are counted and factors like the age and health of the population, as well as nations' geography, play a part in the average response time of an ambulance.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“There are opportunities in the market, and tech is a big part of it. Tech is now undervalued,” says Marta Norton, chief investment strategist at Empower Investments, a retirement plan provider.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Starbucks has banked on higher service standards and warmer coffeehouse vibes as part of its effort to recharge sales.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Already, the first part of his plan was being put in motion.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.