WordHive Learning Dictionary

Part

noun

one piece of a bigger whole.

4 letters 1 syllable

What does Part mean?

one piece of a bigger whole.

Updated

Dictionary definition

One piece, section, or role that belongs to something larger.

Example sentences

Part in a sentence

easy

This part of the map shows our school.

medium

Kai practiced his part in the play.

hard

Each chapter is part of the full story arc.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Part

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does part mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses part correctly?

Practice 3

Which word is closest in meaning to part?

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Part

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Sounds like

PART

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Part

pieceUse for one piece of a whole object or idea.
sectionUse for one divided area or segment.
Antonyms

Opposite words

wholeUse for all of something together.
completeUse when nothing is missing.
Synonym practice

Want to practice part synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "One part of the puzzle was missing," then compare close word choices. Practice part synonyms.

Word family

Part word family

Base word

part

noun

parts

More than one part.

adjective

partial

Only part of something.

adverb

partly

To some degree, not completely.

Related words
Student support

Understand Part

Hint for students

one piece of a bigger whole.

Common mix-up

Part is not the same as whole. Part means one piece of a bigger whole.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: Kai practiced his part in the play. Clue words: kai, practiced, play. Underline clue words that show why part fits instead of whole. Now write one new sentence that shows part without using the word part. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show part?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Kai practiced his part in the play." Why does part fit better than whole?