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| Date: | 1200-1300 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | Latin pars |
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1 a piece or feature of something such as an object, area, event, or period of time
piece
[countable] part of 
The front part of the car was damaged.In parts of Canada, French is the first language. For part of the day, you will be outside doing practical work. The cost of living is becoming unbearable for retired people in our part of the world (=where we live).
! Do not say 'most part of'. Say most of: We spent most of (NOT most part of) the morning shopping.The front part of the car was damaged.In parts of Canada, French is the first language.For part of the day, you will be outside doing practical work.The cost of living is becoming unbearable for retired people in our part of the world (=where we live).2 one of the separate pieces that something such as a machine or piece of equipment is made of : Lay all the parts out before you start assembling the model. engine parts
machine/object
[countable]TLay all the parts out before you start assembling the model.engine parts spare parts (=kept for when a part breaks, needs replacing etc)
3 some, but not all, of a particular thing : Part of the money will be spent on a new playground. Part of the castle was destroyed by fire.
not all
part of something
Part of the money will be spent on a new playground.Part of the castle was destroyed by fire. (only) part of the story/problem/explanation etc Poor working conditions are only part of the problem.
Poor working conditions are only part of the problem.4 if something or someone plays a part in something else, they are involved in it
involvement
play a part
5 to have a particular job or be responsible for something : The church used to have a more important part to play in the community.
have a part to play (in something)
The church used to have a more important part to play in the community.6 to be involved in an activity, sport, event etc with other people She wanted to take part but she was too ill. ! Do not say 'take a part in' something. Say take part in something.
take part
She wanted to take part but she was too ill.7 to not be involved in something : She took no part in the fighting.
take/have/play no part in something
She took no part in the fighting.8 to not want to be involved in something : There was a plan to change the production style, and he wanted no part of it.
want no part of something
There was a plan to change the production style, and he wanted no part of it.9 nearly all of something : We waited for the best part of an hour.
the best/better part of something
We waited for the best part of an hour.10 a lot or more than half of something : A large part of the budget will be spent on advertising.
a good/large part of something
A large part of the budget will be spent on advertising.11 most of something : They controlled the greater part of North Africa.
the greater/major part of something
They controlled the greater part of North Africa.12 to some degree, but not completely [= partly]: His reluctance to help could, in part, be explained by his poor eyesight.
in part
His reluctance to help could, in part, be explained by his poor eyesight.13 mostly, or in most places : Success was due in large part to good teamwork. For the most part he worked patiently.
in large part/for the most part
Success was due in large part to good teamwork.For the most part he worked patiently.14 to be included or involved in something : Falling over is part of learning how to ski. If you decide to work for our organisation, you will be part of a great team.
be (a) part of something
Falling over is part of learning how to ski.If you decide to work for our organisation, you will be part of a great team.15 to be one of the things that make up something larger or more important :
form (a) part of something
16 a parting
hair
[countable usually singular] American EnglishDCB17 the words and actions of a particular character in a play or film [= role]:
acting
[countable]APA18 the music that one type of instrument or voice within a group plays or sings : The violin part is difficult. The choir sings in four-part harmony.
music
[countable]APMThe violin part is difficult.The choir sings in four-part harmony.19 used to say how much of each substance there is or should be in a mixture : The sulphur dioxide level in the air was 32 parts per billion.
quantity
[countable]HCTMThe sulphur dioxide level in the air was 32 parts per billion.20
look the part
a) to look like a typical person of a particular type : In his smart suit, he certainly looked the part.
In his smart suit, he certainly looked the part.b) to perform well and seem likely to be successful - used in sports reports : He's beginning to look the part on the soccer field.
He's beginning to look the part on the soccer field.21 to wear suitable clothes for something : She's got a new high-powered job, and she's certainly dressing the part.
dress the part
She's got a new high-powered job, and she's certainly dressing the part.22SCC what a particular person did in an activity that was shared by several people, especially something bad : He was imprisoned for six years for his part in the murder.
somebody's part in something
He was imprisoned for six years for his part in the murder.23 in the particular area that you are in : We don't get many tourists in these parts.
in/round these parts
We don't get many tourists in these parts.24 to support someone in a quarrel or argument [= take somebody's side]: Dad always takes my brother's part when we argue.
take somebody's part
British English formalDad always takes my brother's part when we argue.25 used when saying what a particular person thinks or does, as opposed to other people : For my part, I prefer living in the country.
for my/his part etc
formalFor my part, I prefer living in the country.26 used when describing a particular person's feelings or actions : It was probably just a mistake on her part. There has never been any jealousy on my part.
on somebody's part/on the part of somebody
It was probably just a mistake on her part.There has never been any jealousy on my part.27 to accept jokes or criticism about you without being upset
take something in good part
old-fashioned28 to be a necessary feature of something : Working irregular hours is all part and parcel of being a journalist.
be part and parcel of something
Working irregular hours is all part and parcel of being a journalist.29 someone who is able to do many different things : He was a man of many parts: writer, literary critic and historian.
man/woman of many parts
He was a man of many parts: writer, literary critic and historian.