part
something determined in relation to something that includes it
How often you will meet it
Rank 251 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 88,869 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.042% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 500 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
noun
- something determined in relation to something that includes it also: portion, component part, component, constituent he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himselfI read a portion of the manuscript
- something less than the whole of a human artifact also: portion the rear part of the houseglue the two parts together
- a portion of a natural object also: piece they analyzed the river into three partshe needed a piece of granite
- that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation it requires vigilance on our partthey resisted every effort on his part
- the extended spatial location of something also: region the farming regions of Francereligions in all parts of the world
- the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group also: function, office, role the function of a teacherthe government must do its part
part in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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It is like surrendering a part of them.
The Picture of Dorian Gray · Oscar Wilde · Chapter 1
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The strongest and most soothing part of his influence over her was his exceeding silence.
Christian's Mistake · Dinah Maria Mulock Craik · Chapter 1
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Brant was a senior and a "Bones" man, and so had a leading part to play in the afternoon's drama.
The Courage of the Commonplace · Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews · Chapter 1
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The vows of our Order by no means hinder us from taking part in the affairs of our own country.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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At Christmas time, the children's season, it is best to allow all who so desire to take part in the entertainment.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1