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Piece
/piːs/
A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.
📖 Definitions of "Piece"
- 1
A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.
"I’d like another piece of pie."
- 2
A single item belonging to a class of similar items
"a piece of machinery"
- 3
One of the figures used in playing chess, specifically a higher-value figure as distinguished from a pawn; by extension, a similar counter etc. in other games.
- 4
A coin, especially one valued at less than the principal unit of currency.
"a sixpenny piece"
- 1
(usually with together) To assemble (something real or figurative).
"These clues allowed us to piece together the solution to the mystery."
- 2
To make, enlarge, or repair, by the addition of a piece or pieces; to patch; often with out.
"to piece a garment"
- 3
To produce a work of graffiti more complex than a tag.
🔄 Synonyms of "Piece"
18 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| compositionnoun | A work of music, literature or art. |
| partnoun | A portion; a component. |
| bitnoun | (mathematics, computing) A binary digit, generally represented as a 1 or 0. |
| opusnoun | A work, especially of art. |
| set upverb | (transitive) To make ready for use. |
| assembleverb | (transitive) To put together. |
| spellnoun | Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers. |
| mannoun | An adult male human. |
| pickverb | A tool used for digging; a pickaxe. |
| patchnoun | A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole. |
| whilenoun | An uncertain duration of time, a period of time. |
| put togetherverb | (transitive) To assemble, construct, build, or formulate. |
| slicenoun | A thin, broad piece cut off. |
| nibbleverb | (transitive) To take a small, quick bite, or several of such bites, of (something). |
| firearmnoun | A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead. |
| musical composition | Musical composition can refer to an original piece or work of music, either vocal or instrumental, the structure of a musical piece or to the process of creating or writing a new piece of music. |
| small-armnoun | a portable gun |
| piece of musicnoun | a musical work that has been created |
↔️ Antonyms of "Piece"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| dismantleverb | (transitive) To take apart; to disassemble; to take to pieces. |
| break upverb | (intransitive, idiomatic) To end a (usually romantic or sexual) relationship. |
| disassembleverb | To take to pieces; to reverse the process of assembly. |
| take apartverb | To dismantle something into its component pieces. |
| break apartverb | (intransitive) To disintegrate. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Piece"
Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| compositionnoun | A work of music, literature or art. |
| partnoun | A portion; a component. |
| put togetherverb | (transitive) To assemble, construct, build, or formulate. |
| assembleverb | (transitive) To put together. |
| patchnoun | A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole. |
| set upverb | (transitive) To make ready for use. |
| whilenoun | An uncertain duration of time, a period of time. |
| spellnoun | Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers. |
| mannoun | An adult male human. |
| slicenoun | A thin, broad piece cut off. |
| firearmnoun | A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead. |
| picknoun | A tool used for digging; a pickaxe. |
| opusnoun | A work, especially of art. |
| nibblenoun | An act of taking a small, quick bite, or several of such bites, especially with the front teeth; the bite or bites so taken. |
| bitnoun | (mathematics, computing) A binary digit, generally represented as a 1 or 0. |
| musical composition | Musical composition can refer to an original piece or work of music, either vocal or instrumental, the structure of a musical piece or to the process of creating or writing a new piece of music. |
| piece of musicnoun | a musical work that has been created |
| small-armnoun | a portable gun |
| tranchenoun | A slice, section or portion. |
| chunknoun | A large or substantial portion of something. |
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