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/pɑː(r)t/ 
| singular | part |
| plural | parts |
- 1[countable] one of the pieces, sections, aspects etc that something consists of
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.
part of: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 ageing process.
essential/crucial/vital/important part:School inspection is a vital part of the education system.
as part of something:There’s a concert tonight as part of a week of celebrations for the Queen’s birthday.
- 3[countable/uncountable] some but not all of somethingpart of:
Part of what the kids had to do was compare different poems.
We walked part of the way, then took a bus.
be (only) part of the problem/story/reason etc:Planning experts say outdated transportation systems are only part of the city’s problem.
in parts:The novel is funny in parts.
phrases
be part and parcel of something
the best/better part of something
for someone’s part
formalhave a part to play (in something)
to be involved in influencing the development of a situationWe all have a part to play in fighting the battle against crime.
have/play a part (in something)
in part
look/dress the part
on someone’s part
done or experienced by someonea lack of judgment on his part
a mistake on the part of the authorities
part of me/him etc
take something in good part
Britishtake someone’s part
take part (in something)
want no part of something
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