Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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part

noun
/pɑːrt/

a piece or segment of something

"She gave me a part of her chocolate."

adjective
/ˈpɑːt taɪm/

working for only part of the usual working day or week

"She works part-time as a waitress."

adjective
/ˈpɑːrʃəl/

existing only in part; biased toward one side

"The report gave a partial view of the situation."

noun
/ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person

"The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case."

adverb
/ˈpɑːrʃəli/

to some extent but not completely

"The project was partially completed before the deadline."

adjective
/ˈpɑːrtəbl/

capable of being divided or separated

"The estate was partible among the heirs."

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Participant

noun
/pɑːrˈtɪsɪpənt/

a person who takes part in an event or activity

"Each participant received a certificate after the workshop."

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noun
pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.

"Participants will enjoy breathtaking views."

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verb
/pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

to take part in an event or activity

"Many students will participate in the cultural festival."

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verb
pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪ.tɪŋ

Taking part in or becoming involved in an activity or event.

"Participating teams showcased their skills."

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participation

noun
/pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

the action of taking part in something

"Her participation in the competition was commendable."

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particle

noun
/ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

a very small piece or amount of something

"Dust particles floated in the air near the window."

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noun
/ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

Minute portions of matter.

"PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health."

adjective
/pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

specific or special; distinct from others

"He is very particular about his diet."

verb
/pərˈtɪkjələrˌaɪz/

to mention or describe something in detail

"The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night."

adverb
/pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

to a higher degree than is usual or expected

"She is particularly fond of Italian food."

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partisan

noun, adjective
/ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.

"The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda."

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noun, verb
/pɑːrˈtɪʃən/

The action of dividing something into parts; to divide into sections.

"The room was divided by a wooden partition."

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Partly

adverb
/ˈpɑːrtli/

to some extent but not completely

"The project was partly successful, but more work is needed."

noun
/ˈpɑːtnər/

a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor

"She is my business partner in the new venture."

noun
/ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

the state of being a partner or a group of partners

"Our partnership has helped both companies grow."

noun
/ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

The act of giving birth; childbirth.

"The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students."

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party

noun
/ˈpɑːti/

a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment

"We had a great time at the birthday party."

noun
/ˈpɑːrvənuː/

A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.

"He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches."

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pass

verb
/pæs/

to move past or beyond something

"He passed the test with flying colors."

verb (phrasal)
/ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive

"He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand."

adjective
/ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

good enough to be accepted, though not excellent

"The road is barely passable after the storm."

noun
/ˈpæsɪdʒ/

a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another

"The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library."

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passe

adjective
/pæˈseɪ/

no longer fashionable or current; out of date

"Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now."

noun
/ˈpæsɪndʒər/

a person traveling in a vehicle but not operating it

"The passenger was reading a book during the trip."

noun
/ˈpæsɪt/

Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk

"The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice."

adjective
/ˈpæsɪbəl/

capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)

"In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions."

noun
/ˈpæsɪŋ/

the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life

"The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation."

noun
/ˈpæʃ.ən/

a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something

"Her passion for teaching was evident in every class."

noun
/ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/

A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms

"The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms."

adjective
/ˈpæʃənət/

showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

"He is passionate about environmental conservation."

adjective
/ˈpæsɪv/

not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action

"Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting."

noun
/ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally

"She renewed her passport before traveling abroad."

noun
/ˈpɑːswɜːd/

a secret word or phrase used to gain access to something

"Make sure your password is strong and unique."

past

noun/adjective/preposition
/pɑːst/

the time before the present; gone by in time

"He often thinks about his past mistakes."

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pasta

noun
/ˈpæstə/

an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets

"We had creamy pasta for dinner last night."

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paste

verb, noun
/peɪst/

to stick or attach something using a soft, moist substance; also a thick, soft, moist substance itself

"She pasted the picture into her notebook."

noun
/pæˈstiːʃ/

a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre

"The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies."

noun
/ˈpæs.taɪm/

an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity

"Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends."

noun
/ˈpæstər/

a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation

"The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion."

adjective, noun
/ˈpæstərəl/

relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor

"The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing."

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noun
ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.

"Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock."

noun
/ˈpeɪstri/

a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory

"I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast."

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pat

verb
/pæt/

to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval

"She gently patted the dog on its head."

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Patch

noun
/pætʃ/

a piece of cloth or material used to cover or mend a hole or a tear

"He put a patch on his jeans to cover the tear."