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📕 rednote ID(小红书号)：3881567312

Part Meaning: Definitions and Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：a piece or section (part)

part 🔊

/pɑːrt/

a piece or section of something that is combined with others to make a whole.

Child holding a red LEGO brick piece isolated from others on table

a piece or section 🔊

➕

/ə piːs ɔːr ˈsekʃən/

An individual portion or segment that combines with others to form a complete whole.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：Elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'pars' (a part, piece, share), via Old French 'part'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a 'part' as a 'piece' that, when assembled with others, forms the 'whole' — like puzzle pieces.

📖 Example

I couldn't fix my bike because a part of the chain was missing. 🔊 I couldn't fix my bike because a part of the chain was missing.

🔗 Collocations

spare part – A replacement component for a machine or device.

part of – A portion or segment belonging to a larger whole.

take part in – To participate or be involved in an activity.

🔄 Synonyms

piece (n.) – A portion or fragment of a larger object.

section (n.) – A distinct part or subdivision of something.

component (n.) – A constituent element of a larger system or structure.

🚫 Antonyms

whole (n.) – The entire thing, complete and undivided.

entirety (n.) – The whole or total of something.

totality (n.) – The sum of all parts; the whole.

🌱 Derivatives

partial (adj.) – Existing only in part; incomplete.

partly (adv.) – To some extent; not completely.

partition (n.) – A structure dividing a space into parts.

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'part' dates back to Latin 'pars', evolving through Old French into English. In theater, 'part' has been used since the 16th century to denote a role performed by an actor, reflecting the division of a play into character assignments.

Meaning 2：a role in a performance (part)

part 🔊

/pɑːrt/

a character played by an actor in a play, movie, or show.

Young actor on stage under spotlight holding script with emotion

a role in a performance 🔊

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/ə roʊl ɪn ə pərˈfɔːrməns/

A character portrayed by an actor in a play, movie, or television show.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

My friend was so excited to get the main part in our school play. 🔊 My friend was so excited to get the main part in our school play.

🔗 Collocations

leading part – The most prominent role in a production.

play a part – To act in a role or contribute to a situation.

supporting part – A secondary role that supports the lead.

🔄 Synonyms

role (n.) – The function or character assigned to an actor.

character (n.) – A fictional person represented by an actor.

persona (n.) – A role or character adopted by someone.

🚫 Antonyms

audience (n.) – The spectators watching the performance, not participants.

spectator (n.) – A person who watches, not a performer.

🌱 Derivatives

partial (adj.) – Favoring one side; biased (not directly related to role).

partly (adv.) – To some extent.

partition (n.) – Division into parts.