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par·cel
 parcel
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- pronunciation:
- par
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a thing or group of things wrapped or packed together for carrying or shipping; package.
I have some parcels to mail at the post office.- synonyms:
- package
- similar words:
- box, bundle, carton, packet
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| definition 2: |
a distinct piece of land, often a portion of a larger tract.
The large piece of land was divided into parcels.Our parcel of land is only partially cleared and still has some woods at the back.- synonyms:
- lot, plot
- similar words:
- division, patch, plat, tract
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| related words: |
lot, mail, pack, piece, plot |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
parcels, parceling, parceled |
| definition 1: |
to allocate or allot in portions (usu. fol. by "out").
Before his death, the old man parceled out his estate to his children.- synonyms:
- allocate, allot, apportion, mete
- similar words:
- disburse, distribute, divide, divvy, dole, portion, ration
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| definition 2: |
to make into one or more packages.
- synonyms:
- package
- similar words:
- bag, box, bundle, wrap
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| related words: |
lot, pack, package, part, share, split |
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