part

part

noun

Definition of PART

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>

Synonyms member, partition, portion, section, segment

Related Words component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient, moiety, parcel; cut, length; bit, fragment, particle, scrap

Near Antonyms 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>

Synonyms allotment, allowance, cut, end, part, piece, portion, proportion, quota, slice, take

Related Words lot, ration; commission, percentage; member, partition, section, segment

Near Antonyms 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>

Synonyms business, capacity, function, job, part, place, position, purpose, task, work

Related Words affair, concern, hand, involvement, participation; niche, office, post, situation; calling, occupation, pursuit, vocation; activity, assignment, charge, commission, duty, employ, mission, responsibility, service, use

usually parts pla broad geographical area <I'm not from around these parts>

Synonyms belt, corridor, land, neck, part(s), tract, zone

Related Words district, domain, latitude(s), range, realm, terrain, territory; neighborhood, vicinity