noun
plural parts
[count] one of the pieces, sections, qualities, etc., that make or form something
one of the pieces that are put together to form a machine
one of the pieces or areas of the body of a plant or animal
[noncount] :some but not all of something - + of
a person who is a member of a group or who is included in an activity - usually + of; [noncount]
[count] :one of the sections into which a book, play, television show, etc., is divided
[count] :the character played by an actor in a play, movie, etc.
[count] :an influence in producing a result or causing something - usually + in
[count] :the notes that are sung by a particular singer or played on a particular instrument in a piece of music that is written for more than one voice or instrument
parts [plural] somewhat old-fashioned :a general area with no exact limits or boundaries
[count] US :the line where a person's hair is separated and combed to opposite sides of the head
[count] :an amount that is equal to another amount
do your part
to do what you are responsible for doing or are able to do
for someone's part
in someone's opinion
for the most part
in good/great/large part
not entirely but mostly
in no small part
to a great degree :largely or mostly
in part
to some extent :partially or partly
of parts
having many talents or skills
on someone's part
or on the part of someone
by or from someone
part and parcel of
a basic and necessary part of (something)
sum of its parts
take part
to be involved in something :to participate in something
take someone's part
chiefly Brit :to show support for someone in an argument, disagreement, etc.
take something in good part
Brit old-fashioned :to not become too angry or upset about something :to not object too much to something
the best/better/greater part of something
more than half of something :most of something
want no part of/in something
to refuse to be involved in something
verb
parts; parted; parting
to separate into two or more parts that move away from each other [no obj]
[+ obj] :to separate (the hair on a person's head) into two parts on each side of a line by using a comb
formal
[no obj] :to leave each other
[+ obj] :to cause (someone) to be separated from someone - usually used as (be) parted
[no obj] somewhat formal :to end a relationship
part company
formal
to end a relationship
to leave each other
to disagree with someone about something
part ways
chiefly US
to end a relationship
to leave each other
to disagree with someone about something
part with
[phrasal verb]
part with (something) :to give up possession or control of (something)
adverb
somewhat but not completely :to some extent or in some degree
adjective
always used before a noun
not complete or total