part
/ˈpɑrt/
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Definition(s):
- (n) something determined in relation to something that includes it
- (n) something less than the whole of a human artifact
- (n) a portion of a natural object
- (n) that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation
- (n) the extended spatial location of something
- (n) the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
- (n) an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
- (n) assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
- (n) one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
- (n) a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions
- (n) the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music
- (n) the part played by a person in bringing about a result
- (v) go one's own way; move apart
- (v) discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
- (v) leave
- (v) come apart
- (v) force, take, or pull apart
- (adv) in part; in some degree; not wholly
Usage(s):
- Bande part: Godard's blazing love affair with the art of film sometimes resembles nothing so much as a schoolboy's crush.
- 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
- "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
- "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
- "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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