Part Meaning

UK /pɑːt/
US /pɑːrt/
Word Definition
part meaning

Part Definition & Usage

noun

A piece or portion of something larger, typically divided or allocated.

Examples

  • "She cut the cake into equal parts for everyone."
  • "Each team member contributed a part to the project."
  • "The car is missing a crucial part, making it unusable."
  • "Can I have a part of your sandwich?"
  • "They were assigned different parts of the city to patrol."
noun

A role, function, or responsibility in a situation or process.

Examples

  • "He played a key part in the negotiations."
  • "The manager took part in the decision-making process."
  • "Every student has an important part to play in the class."
  • "She has a big part in the success of the company."
  • "The part of the story where the hero faces the villain is the most exciting."
verb

To divide or separate something into parts.

Examples

  • "She parted the curtains to let in the sunlight."
  • "They decided to part the group into smaller teams."
  • "Can you part the pages of this book?"
  • "It's time to part ways with the old furniture."
  • "The teacher parted the students into groups for the project."
noun

A section or episode of a larger event or narrative.

Examples

  • "The movie had several exciting parts."
  • "In the first part of the novel, the protagonist is introduced."
  • "We’ll cover the second part of the lesson tomorrow."
  • "The final part of the concert was spectacular."
  • "Let’s take a break before starting the next part of the journey."

Cultural Context

The word 'part' has been used in English since Middle English, derived from Old French and Latin, indicating a segment or portion of something. It remains widely used in various contexts to describe divisions, roles, and responsibilities.

The Missing Piece

Story

The Missing Piece

At the heart of the bustling city, there was a small café where strangers often became friends over cups of coffee. One rainy evening, three old friends—Lena, Ben, and Zoe—sat around a table, sipping their drinks and reminiscing about the past. They hadn't seen each other in years, and tonight felt like a reunion of parts that had long been missing from their lives. As the conversation drifted, Zoe brought up the idea of starting a business together. 'We could each play a part in this venture,' she suggested with a twinkle in her eye. 'Ben, you could handle the finances. Lena, you’re the creative genius. I’ll manage the marketing and connections.' The idea of working together, after years apart, felt like the perfect way to reunite their energies. The next day, the three friends met at a local bookstore to discuss their project further. As they discussed ideas and plans, Ben was the first to point out that they had a critical part missing—a legal advisor. 'We need someone who understands the legal aspects,' he said. Lena immediately took out her phone to find an expert in the field. It felt like the missing part of the puzzle had been found. Weeks passed, and the business slowly took shape. Each part of the project began to fall into place, from the marketing strategies to the product development. In the final stretch, Lena insisted that they pause and reflect. 'Every part of this journey has been meaningful, but I think we should take a step back and see how far we’ve come.' When the business finally launched, it was more successful than they had imagined. Every part of their hard work had led to this moment. 'We did it together,' Zoe said, smiling. 'Each of us played our part in making this happen.' And as the trio celebrated, they realized that their bond was stronger than ever, each part of their lives now fitting seamlessly together again.

The Missing Piece