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/pɑrt/ 
| singular | part |
| plural | parts |
It was a pretty boring class, but the part about using spreadsheets was quite useful.
I didn't mind the written paper – that's the easy part.
The top part of the shoe is made of leather.
the early part of the nineteenth century
Memory loss is a normal part of the aging process.
School inspection is a vital part of the education system.
There's a concert tonight as part of a week of celebrations for the Queen's birthday.
Part of what the kids had to do was compare different poems.
We walked part of the way, then took a bus.
Planning experts say outdated transportation systems are only part of the city's problem.
The novel is funny in parts.
We all have a part to play in fighting the battle against crime.
a lack of judgment on his part
a mistake on the part of the authorities
This is the American English definition of part. View British English definition of part.
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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