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section vs part

part vs section

section and part both are nouns.

section and part both are verbs.

section is not an adverb while part is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
section Yes No Yes No
part Yes No Yes Yes
As nouns, part is a hypernym of section; that is, part is a word with a broader meaning than section:
  • section: one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
  • part: something less than the whole of a human artifact
Other hypernyms of section include portion.
As nouns, section and part are synonyms defined as:
  • section and part: one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
Other synonyms of section include division.
As verbs, part is a hypernym of section; that is, part is a word with a broader meaning than section:
  • section: divide into segments
  • part: move or break apart
Other hypernyms of section include divide, separate.
section (noun) part (noun)
the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole something less than the whole of a human artifact
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical) an item that is an instance of some type
a segment of a citrus fruit a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions
a small army unit usually having a special function one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation
a specialized division of a large organization the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music
a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately the extended spatial location of something
(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid a portion of a natural object
a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope something determined in relation to something that includes it
a land unit equal to 1 square mile
section (verb) part (verb)
divide into segments move or break apart
force, take, or pull apart
depart for someplace
go one's own way; move apart
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
section (adverb) part (adverb)
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
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