Part — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb adverb adjective abbreviation /ˈpärt/

Meaning & Definition of Part

Part (noun)

  1. one of the often indefinite or unequal subdivisions into which something is or is regarded as divided and which together constitute the whole
  2. an essential portion or integral element
  3. one of several or many equal units of which something is composed or into which it is divisible, an amount equal to another amount

Part (verb)

  1. to separate from or take leave of someone
  2. to take leave of one another
  3. to become separated into parts

Part (adverb)

  1. partly

Part (adjective)

  1. partial

Part (abbreviation)

  1. participial; participle
  2. particular

Part (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled

    "the model car came in several small parts that had to be put together"

    similar: member, partition, portion, section, segment
    related: component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient, moiety, parcel, cut, length, bit, fragment, particle, scrap
    near: whole, aggregate, composite, compound, sum, total, totality

  2. something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group

    "wanted no part of the profits"

    similar: allotment, allowance, cut, end, piece, portion, proportion, quota, share, slice, take, piece of the action
    related: lot, ration, commission, percentage, member, partition, section, segment
    near: aggregate, composite, compound, pool, sum, total, totality, whole

  3. the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists

    "I'll do my part, so don't worry"

    similar: business, capacity, function, job, place, position, purpose, role, task, work
    related: affair, concern, hand, involvement, participation, niche, office, post, situation, calling, occupation, pursuit, vocation, activity, assignment, charge, commission, duty, employ, mission, responsibility, service, use

  4. a broad geographical area

    "I'm not from around these parts"

    similar: belt, corridor, land, neck, region, tract, zone
    related: district, domain, latitude(s), range, realm, terrain, territory, neighborhood, vicinity

Part (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in some measure or degree

    "well, you're at least part right about her original name"

    similar: half, halfway, incompletely, partially, partly, partway, in part
    related: fragmentarily, enough, fairly, kindly (chiefly Southern), kind of, like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite, rather, relatively, something, somewhat, sort of
    opposite: all, altogether, completely, entirely, fully, perfectly, quite, totally, utterly, wholly
    near: absolutely, dead, downright, plain, especially, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, greatly, highly, hugely, particularly, very

Part (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to go or move in different directions from a central point

    "after traveling together for three weeks, we parted at Rome"

    similar: branch (out), diverge, divide, fork, separate, spread
    related: bestrew, break up, broadcast, clear out, disband, dispel, disperse, dissipate, distribute, scatter, sow, distance, recede, retreat
    opposite: converge, join
    near: assemble, gather, meet

  2. to leave a place often for another

    "parted with great ceremony but with little preparation for the dangers that lay ahead"

    similar: bail, bail out, begone, book (slang), bug off, bug out, bugger off (British slang), buzz (off), clear off (chiefly British), clear out, cut out, depart, dig out, exit, get, get off, go, go off, move, pack (up or off), peel off, pike (out or off), pull out, push off, push on, quit, run along, sally (forth), scarper (British), shove (off), step (along), take off, vamoose, walk out, beat it, hit the road, pull stakes, take a hike, take a powder
    related: set out, start, strike out, abscond, decamp, escape, evacuate, flee, fly, get out, mizzle (chiefly British), run away, scat, scram, skip, go out, light out, step out, abandon, desert, forsake, vacate, emigrate, adjourn, remove, retire, retreat, withdraw
    opposite: arrive, come, show up, turn up
    near: abide, dwell, lodge, remain, settle, stay, tarry, approach, close, near, hit, land, reach

  3. to set or force apart

    "parted the prongs with pliers"

    similar: break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke
    related: break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, segment, subdivide, trisect, fragment, fragmentate, fragmentize, break, fracture, pull, rend, rift, rip, rive, rupture, tear, cut off, insulate, isolate, seclude, segregate, sequester, detach, disengage, disentangle, unravel, untie
    opposite: join, link, unify, unite
    near: assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld

  4. to stop living

    "before I part, I hope I have the opportunity to say my good-byes"

    similar: check out, conk (out), croak (slang), decease, demise, depart, die, drop, end, exit, expire, fall, flatline, go, kick in (slang), kick off (slang), pass (on), pass away, peg out (chiefly British), perish, pop off, step out, succumb, bite the dust, buy it, give up the ghost, kick the bucket, snuff it (British)
    related: predecease, consume, disappear, dry up, fade, fail
    opposite: breathe, live
    near: come to, revive, linger, be, exist, subsist, flourish, prosper, thrive

Related Entry: Part (with) (verb)

Part (with) is a different word from Part. The synonyms below are for part (with), not for part.

  1. as in abandon, shed

    similar: abandon, desert, discard, forsake, shed, abnegate, renounce, resign, forfeit, release, waive, commit, consign, entrust, transfer, cede, cough up, deliver, give up, hand over, lay down, relinquish, render, surrender, turn in, turn over, yield
    opposite: keep, retain, withhold

Related Entry: Part and parcel (noun)

Part and parcel is a different word from Part. The synonyms below are for part and parcel, not for part.

  1. as in basis

    similar: basis, building block, component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient, member, detail, item, particular, point, aspect, characteristic, facet, feature, trait, division, fragment, particle, partition, piece, portion, section, sector, segment, subcomponent
    opposite: whole, aggregate, composite, compound, mass, entirety, sum, summation, total, totality, admixture, amalgam, amalgamation, blend, combination, intermixture, mix, mixture

Related Entry: Part and parcels (noun)

Part and parcels is a different word from Part. The synonyms below are for part and parcels, not for part.

  1. as in bases

    similar: bases, building blocks, components, constituents, elements, factors, ingredients, members, details, items, particulars, points, aspects, characteristics, facets, features, traits, divisions, fragments, particles, partitions, pieces, portions, sections, sectors, segments, subcomponents
    opposite: wholes, aggregates, composites, compounds, masses, entireties, summations, sums, totalities, totals, admixtures, amalgamations, amalgams, blends, combinations, intermixtures, mixes, mixtures

Related Entry: Part-song (noun)

Part-song is a different word from Part. The synonyms below are for part-song, not for part.

  1. as in art song, folk song

    similar: aria, art song, barcarole, blues, chanson, chant, chantey, chorus, croon, descant, folk song, glee, lullaby, madrigal, motet, pop, rocker, round, roundelay, serenade, standard, ballad, ditty, jingle, lay, lyric, solo, song, vocal, anthem, cantata, canticle, carol, chorale, hymn, noel, psalm, spiritual, dirge, lament, requiem, threnody, hallelujah, paean, drinking song, fight song, torch song, cover, medley, remix

Related Entry: Part-songs (noun)

Part-songs is a different word from Part. The synonyms below are for part-songs, not for part.

  1. as in art songs, folk songs

    similar: arias, art songs, barcaroles, blues, chansons, chanteys, chants, choruses, croons, descants, folk songs, glees, lullabies, madrigals, motets, pops, rockers, roundelays, rounds, serenades, standards, ballads, ditties, jingles, lays, lyrics, solos, songs, vocals, anthems, cantatas, canticles, carols, chorales, hymns, noels, psalms, spirituals, dirges, laments, requiems, threnodies, hallelujahs, paeans, drinking songs, fight songs, torch songs, covers, medleys, remixes

Related Entry: Part-time (adjective)

Part-time is a different word from Part. The synonyms below are for part-time, not for part.

  1. as in weekend

    similar: weekend, uninitiated, unprepared, unqualified, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, amateurish, dilettante, inexperienced, inexpert, unprofessional, unskilled, naive, primitive, self-taught, amateur, avocational, backyard, jackleg, nonprofessional, Sunday

Related Entry: In part (phrase)

In part is a different word from Part. The synonyms below are for in part, not for part.

  1. in some measure or degree

    "She succeeded in part because of her persuasiveness."

    similar: half, halfway, incompletely, part, partially, partly, partway
    related: fragmentarily, enough, fairly, kindly (chiefly Southern), kind of, like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite, rather, relatively, something, somewhat, sort of
    opposite: all, altogether, completely, entirely, fully, perfectly, quite, totally, utterly, wholly
    near: absolutely, dead, downright, plain, especially, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, greatly, highly, hugely, particularly, very

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Part

The most common words with a similar meaning to Part:

Slang: book, croak, kick in, kick off
Chiefly British: clear off, peg out
British: scarper, snuff it
British slang: bugger off
member, partition, portion, section, segment, allotment, allowance, cut, end, piece, proportion, quota, share, slice, take, business, capacity, function, job, place, position, purpose, role, task, work, belt, corridor, land, neck, region, tract, zone, piece of the action, half, halfway, incompletely, partially, partly, partway, in part

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Part

Words with the opposite meaning of Part:

all, altogether, completely, entirely, fully, perfectly, quite, totally, utterly, wholly, converge, join, arrive, come, show up, turn up, link, unify, unite, breathe, live

Related Words for Part

component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient, moiety, parcel, length, bit, fragment, particle, scrap, lot, ration, commission, percentage, affair, concern, hand, involvement, participation, niche, office, post, situation, calling, occupation, pursuit, vocation, activity

Near Antonyms of Part

whole, aggregate, composite, compound, sum, total, totality, pool, absolutely, dead, downright, plain, especially, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, greatly, highly, hugely, particularly, very, assemble, gather, meet, abide, dwell, lodge, remain, settle, stay

Word Forms of Part

Inflections: parts, parted, parting

Origin & Etymology of Part

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Old English, both from Latin part-, pars; perhaps akin to Latin parare to prepare pare

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Part

Words & Phrases Containing Part

part and parcel, part company, part of speech, part-song, part-time

Frequently Asked Questions about Part

What does "Part" mean?

"Part" means one of the often indefinite or unequal subdivisions into which something is or is regarded as divided and which together constitute the whole. As an a noun, a verb, an adverb, an adjective and an abbreviation, it is defined as: one of the often indefinite or unequal subdivisions into which something is or is regarded as divided and which together constitute the whole. It has 9 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Part"?

Other words for "Part" include member, partition, portion, section, segment, allotment, allowance and cut. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Part" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Part"?

There are 271 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Part". Common alternatives include member, partition, portion, section, segment, allotment, allowance, cut, end and piece.

What is a slang word for "Part"?

Slang words for "Part" include book, croak, kick in, kick off and bugger off.

What is the opposite of "Part"?

Antonyms of "Part" include all, altogether, completely, entirely, fully, perfectly, quite and totally. Near antonyms include whole, aggregate, composite and compound.

How do you use "Part" in a sentence?

Examples of "Part" in a sentence: "the model car came in several small parts that had to be put together"; "wanted no part of the profits"; "I'll do my part, so don't worry".

Is "Part" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Part" can be used as a noun, a verb, an adverb, an adjective and an abbreviation, depending on the context.

Is "Part" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Part" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.