English dictionary
party
/'p/A/rt/i/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Parted or divided, as in the direction or form of one of the ordinaries; as, an escutcheon <i>party</i> per pale.
Source: webster1913
noun
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an organization to gain political power
ExamplesIn 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level.
Synonyms political partySource: WordNet 3.0
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a group of people gathered together for pleasure
ExamplesShe joined the party after dinner.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a band of people associated temporarily in some activity
ExamplesThey organized a party to search for food.
Synonyms companySource: WordNet 3.0
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an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment
ExamplesHe planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a person involved in legal proceedings
ExamplesThe party of the first part.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A part or portion.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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Partly.
Source: webster1913
verb
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have or participate in a party
ExamplesThe students were partying all night before the exam.
Source: WordNet 3.0