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part

/pɑːt/

[/pɑːt/]

a piece of a whole

Beginnernoun

Definition

One of the pieces or sections that something is divided into.

Example

This is the best part of the film.

This is the best part of the film.

Etymology

From Latin 'pars' (part, portion).

How & Where It’s Used

Very common; 'take part' means to participate.

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