Antonyms for part

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : pahrt

Phonetic Transcription : pɑrt

Definition of part

Origin : mid-13c., "division, portion of a whole," from Old French part "share, portion; character; power, dominion; side, way, path," from Latin partem (nominative pars) "a part, piece, a share, a division; a party or faction; a part of the body; a fraction; a function, office," related to portio "share, portion," from PIE root *pere- "to assign, allot" (cf. Greek peprotai "it has been granted," Sanskrit purtam "reward," Hittite parshiya- "fraction, part").
It has replaced native deal (n.) in most senses. Theatrical sense (late 15c.) is from an actor's "share" in a performance (The Latin plural partis was used in the same sense). Meaning "the parting of the hair" is 1890, American English.
As an adjective from 1590s. Late Old English part "part of speech" did not survive and the modern word is considered a separate borrowing. Phrase for the most part is from late 14c. To take part "participate" is from late 14c.

noun piece, portion of something
noun person or group's interest, concern
noun theatrical role
verb break, disconnect
verb leave, go away from someone

Example sentences :

We'll use a part of them ourselves, and what we can't use I will give away.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

There was no thought that ye should part till you had some purpose in view.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

Now the folks out in this part of the country have come to expect it from a man like him.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Again it may be the first part of a verb like "be-come" or "be-have."
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

Ben Haley, on his part, had learned something, but not much.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Kate's nature was limited; part of her graceful equipoise was narrowness.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

She would on her part make Aldonza welcome, and had no fears of not agreeing with her.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

I had no secrets from them (hear, hear), and this confidence was reciprocated on their part.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

I am to be prudent and economical, of course; that's part of my trust.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

The national verdict of 1896 has for the most part been executed.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Synonyms for part

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