A component that can be separated from or attached to a system; a detachable piece: spare parts for cars.
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A division of a literary work: a novel in three parts.
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A portion, division, piece, or segment of a whole.
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A region, area, land, or territory. Often used in the plural: "Minding your own business is second nature in these parts” ( Boston).
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A role: He has the main part in the play.
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idiom
For the most part To the greater extent; generally or mostly.
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In good part Good-naturedly or with good grace; without taking offense: take a joke in good part.
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In part To some extent; partly.
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On the part of Regarding or with respect to (the one specified): Brilliant strategy on the part of Confederate forces ensured their victory at Chancellorsville.
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Part and parcel A basic or essential part: Working overtime is part and parcel of my job.
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adjective
Not full or complete; partial: a part owner of the business.
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phrasal-verb
Part with To give up or let go of; relinquish.
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adverb
Partially; in part: part yellow, part green.
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