pieces
English meaning: Pieces
Definition
A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.
Example
“I’d like another piece of pie.”
Another example: “After the breakup, she slowly picked up the pieces of her life.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural of 'piece'. A very common, neutral noun for separate parts of a whole, individual items (of furniture, music, art, news), or fragments. Used in countless phrases: 'pieces of a puzzle', 'go to pieces', 'pick up the pieces'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old French 'piece' (portion, bit), of Gaulish/Celtic origin; in English from the 13th century.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- pieces of a puzzle
- fall to pieces
- pick up the pieces
- pieces of furniture
- missing pieces
- in pieces
Word Forms
piece (n & v); pieces; pieced; piecing
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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