Phrase guide

part with

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To let go of; to give up; to relinquish.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I really love this new stereo system but I'm not willing to part with the cash to buy it.
  • Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see part, with. But they always parted with an increased regard for one another.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

give up what is not strictly needed

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: spare, give up, dispense with

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: give

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 割捨 /割舍 (gēshě) — let go of
  • Finnish: luovuttaa — let go of
  • Finnish: luopua — let go of
  • German: sich von etw./jdm. trennen — let go of
  • Hungarian: megválik — let go of