part  /ˈpɑrt/ ? Meaning of "part"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) something determined in relation to something that includes it
  2. (n) something less than the whole of a human artifact
  3. (n) a portion of a natural object
  4. (n) that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation
  5. (n) the extended spatial location of something
  6. (n) the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
  7. (n) an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
  8. (n) assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
  9. (n) one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
  10. (n) a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions
  11. (n) the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music
  12. (n) the part played by a person in bringing about a result
  13. (v) go one's own way; move apart
  14. (v) discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
  15. (v) leave
  16. (v) come apart
  17. (v) force, take, or pull apart
  18. (adv) in part; in some degree; not wholly

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Usage(s):

  1. Bande part: Godard's blazing love affair with the art of film sometimes resembles nothing so much as a schoolboy's crush.
  2. Part poet, part pol, he has taken his causesolving the financial and health crisis in Africaand helped put it onto the agenda of the world's most powerful people.

Quotes

  1. "The 30,000 additional troops that I am announcing tonight will deploy in the first part of 2010 -- the fastest pace possible," Obama said, in advance excerpts of the speech at the US Military Academy at West Point, New York.
    on Nov 30, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: AFP

  2. "This is an effort in which we must achieve unity of effort and common purpose," he said at the US embassy in Kabul, a day after arriving. "Civilian and military, Afghan and international, we are part of one team with one mission."
    on Jul 3, 2010 By: David Petraeus Source: Telegraph.co.uk

  3. "Well, to quote Tony Hayward, he's got his life back, as he would say," he told ABC television. "And I think we can all conclude that Tony Hayward is not going to have a second career in PR consulting. This has just been part of a long line...
    on Jun 19, 2010 By: Rahm Emanuel Source: Telegraph.co.uk

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