any of the often indefinite or unequal subdivisions into which something is divided and which together constitute the whole
an essential portion or integral element
an amount equal to another amount
an exact fraction of a quantity
a contributing factor
part of the reason
a separable and replaceable piece in a machine; a component
an organ, member, or other constituent element of a plant or animal body
any of the opposing sides in a conflict or dispute
took his son's part in the argument
a division of a literary work
a vocal or instrumental line in music arranged for more than one voice or instrument, or the written music for a particular voice or instrument
a vocal or instrumental line or melody in music arranged for more than one voice or instrument
a particular voice or instrument in a piece of music
the written music for a particular voice or instrument
an actor's role in a play
a written copy of the lines of such a role
a contribution to or role in an action or event
had no part in the decision
(in pl) an unspecified territorial area
not from these parts
dated (in pl) personal abilities; talents
a man of parts
NAmer a parting in the hair
as far as one is concerned
see most1
in some degree; partially
to have a physical appearance appropriate to one's role or function
by, from, or on behalf of somebody
to contribute to or have a role in (an activity)
to pretend to be something one is not
(often + in) to join in; to share or participate
to accept (e.g. a joke or critical remark) without offence