(usually used in singular form "say") One's input or influence in a matter
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An area of land, typically a large one
A district or community within a town or city
“Almost everyone in these parts is linked directly or indirectly to the old steelworks.”
The necessary ingredients or components (for something, especially food or a social event)
“Nevertheless, they are a part of the one big machine, without which all the component parts in place, the machine would not work properly.”
A marked natural ability or skill
Elements or circumstances contributing to a result
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast
The makeup or composition of something or someone
The working parts of a machine as a group
(usually used in singular form "say") One's input or influence in a matter
Land and scenery, typically of a rural area
Actors in performance
Plural for an amount or section which, when combined with others, makes up the whole of something
“The team was under pressure in the early part of the game.”
Plural for the contribution made by someone or something to an action or situation
“We intend to make the social economy a key part of Canada's social policy tool kit.”
Plural for a role played by an actor or actress
“Mitchell has managed to develop his part into the leading character, or was it Willmott who devised it that way?”
Plural for a division of a book, periodical, or broadcast serial
“Above-average geeks will want to turn right to the second part of the book for the juicy stuff.”
Plural for the words and directions to be learned and performed by an actor in a role
“So why the huge gulf between the actor's response to his part and the audience's interpretation?”
Plural for an area of the body
“Various animal body parts are very similar to ours.”
To separate or force apart something (that is connected)
“Now and then I would go to the window, part the curtains, and look out into the distance.”
To leave or exit a place
“It is time to part from this quaint little town and start anew in the big city.”
To move in a different direction
“After traveling together for several days, we would part in Paris.”
To die or cease living
“My dear father would part after a long battle with illness.”
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