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piece
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- pronunciation:
- pis
- phrases:
- piece together
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a section or part separated from the whole.
Only three pieces of pie were sold at the bake sale.We found most of the pieces of the broken glass.
- synonyms:
- fragment, part, portion, section, segment
- similar words:
- bit, chunk, component, constituent, division, element, fraction, hunk, length, parcel, slab
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| definition 2: |
an individual item of a certain kind of thing.
There were two pieces of candy left in the bowl.I need a piece of paper to make a list.The living room has five pieces of furniture in it.- synonyms:
- item
- similar words:
- component, constituent, element, member, part, specimen, unit
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| definition 3: |
one of the parts that something is put together with.
There are so many pieces to this puzzle.The model kit came with about fifteen pieces.
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| definition 4: |
a work of art, literature, or music.
The pianist practiced the piano piece until he could play it perfectly.- synonyms:
- work
- similar words:
- composition, creation, effort, masterpiece, music, production
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| definition 5: |
a coin.
A nickel is a five cent piece.- synonyms:
- coin
- similar words:
- change, copper, gold, peso, silver
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| phrase: |
piece together |
Are you looking for the word peace (freedom from war)? Piece and peace sound alike but have different meanings.
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