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- particlenoun
A minute portion of matter; an extremely small piece or amount.
- particlesnoun
Plural of particle; minute portions of matter or extremely small pieces.
- particularadjective
Relating to a single person, thing, or instance rather than general.
- particularlyadverb
To a higher degree than usual; especially.
- partiesnoun
Plural of party; social gatherings for entertainment or celebration.
- partingnoun
The act of leaving or separating from someone; a departure or farewell.
- partlyadverb
To some extent but not completely; in part.
- partnernoun/verb
A person who shares in an activity or business with another or others.
- partnersnoun
Plural of partner; people who share or are associated with one another in some activity or enterprise.
- partnershipnoun
The state of being a partner or partners; association or participation.
- partsnoun/verb
Pieces or segments of something.
- partynoun
A social gathering for entertainment or celebration.
- partyingverb
Enjoying oneself at a party or other lively gathering, typically involving music, dancing, and drinking.
- pashanoun
(historical) A Turkish military commander or high official, especially in the Ottoman Empire.
- passverb
To move past or go by.
- passagenoun
A narrow way, typically with walls on either side, allowing access between buildings or rooms.
- passedverb
Past tense and past participle of pass; moved past or went by.
- passengernoun
A person who is traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, or ship but is not driving it or working on it.
- passengersnoun
People traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, or ship who are not operating or crewing it.
- passesverb
Moves past or goes by something or someone.
- passingadjective
Going past; moving by.
- passionnoun
A strong and barely controllable emotion.
- passionateadjective
Having or showing strong feelings or intense enthusiasm for something.
- passionsnoun
Strong, barely controllable emotions or feelings.
- passiveadjective
Accepting or allowing what happens without active response or resistance.
- passportnoun
An official government document certifying the holder's identity and citizenship, used for international travel.
- passportsnoun
Official government documents certifying the holders' identities and citizenship, used for international travel.
- passwordnoun
A secret word or phrase used to gain access to a system, account, or secure area.
- pastnoun
The time before the present; history.
- pastanoun
A type of food made from dough of wheat flour mixed with water or eggs, formed into various shapes and typically cooked in boiling water.
- pastenoun
A thick, soft, moist substance typically made by mixing a powder with liquid.
- pastornoun
A minister or priest in charge of a Christian church or congregation.
- pastrynoun
A dough of flour, fat, and water, used as a base or covering for baked dishes such as pies and tarts.
- patchnoun
A piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or a weak spot.
- patchesnoun
Plural of patch; pieces of material used to mend or cover holes.
- patentnoun
A government license that gives an inventor the exclusive right to make, use, or sell an invention for a set period of time.
- pathnoun
A way or track laid down for walking or made by repeated footsteps.
- patheticadjective
Arousing pity, especially through sadness or inadequacy.
- pathologistnoun
A medical professional who specializes in diagnosing diseases by examining tissues, cells, and body fluids.
- pathsnoun
Narrow tracks or ways that people walk along.
- patiencenoun
The capacity to accept delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.
- patientnoun
A person receiving medical treatment.
- patientsnoun
People receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
- pationoun
A paved outdoor area adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.
- patriotnoun
A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.
- patrioticadjective
Having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
- patrolnoun/verb
A group of people or vehicles sent to keep watch over an area.
- patrolsnoun/verb
Plural of patrol; multiple groups or acts of monitoring an area.
- patronnoun
A customer of a shop, restaurant, or other business.
- patsynoun
(informal) A person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being blamed for something or made to take the fall for others.