part

Definitions

1. noun

   A piece of a whole thing.

   Examples

   • The country is divided into three parts.
   • I was in Australia for part of last year.
   ≈piece≈portion≈component≈element
2. noun

   One piece that makes up something bigger.

   Examples

   • The parts of a chainsaw include the chain and the handle.
   • This is an important part of the machine.
3. noun

   A smaller group inside a larger group.

   Examples

   • A small part broke away from the main party.
   • The choir was split into two parts.
   ≈faction≈party
4. noun

   Your share of something, such as money.

   Examples

   • I want my part of the prize.
   • Each partner gets an equal part of the profits.
5. noun

   A measure used when mixing things.

   Examples

   • Mix one part sodium with ten parts water.
   • This pastry is one part butter to three parts flour.
6. noun

   A measure of one ingredient in a mixed drink.

   Examples

   • The drink needs two parts gin to one part vermouth.
   • Mix one part syrup with three parts soda water.
7. noun

   A section of a book or document.

   Examples

   • Please turn to Part One, Chapter Two.
   • The rules are listed in Part Three of the contract.
8. noun

   An area or region of a place.

   Examples

   • They traveled through a remote part of the country.
   • Which part of town do you live in?
9. noun

   In math, a number that divides into another number evenly.

   Examples

   • Three is a part of twelve.
   • Five is a part of twenty.
10. noun

    A court room or section of a court building.

    Examples

    • The case was heard in Part 3 of the court.
    • Lawyers waited outside Part 12 for the judge.