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parse

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /pɑːrs/

KK: /pɑrs/

intransitive verb
Definition

To be able to be analyzed or broken down into parts, especially in the context of language or data.


Example

The complex sentence does not parse easily for beginners.


Tense Forms

Past: parsed

Past Participle: parsed


Conversation
Sloth A
I was trying to understand that complicated sentence we read.
Sloth B
Yeah, it was tough! Some sentences just don't parse easily.
Sloth A
Exactly! I had to read it multiple times to get it right.
Sloth B
Same here, but I think it helped me improve my skills.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
analyze
interpret
examine
Antonyms
ignore
misunderstand
confuse
noun
Definition

A result or instance of analyzing a string or text to understand its structure and meaning.


Example

The parse of the sentence revealed its grammatical structure.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you finish the report on the new software?
Sloth B
Not yet, I'm still trying to parse the data from last month.
Sloth A
I get that; sometimes the numbers can be overwhelming.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To analyze or break down something into its parts to understand it better, especially in the context of language or data.


Example

The software can parse the text to identify different parts of speech.


Tense Forms

Past: parsed

Past Participle: parsed


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever had to parse a complicated text for school?
Sloth B
Yeah, it can be really tricky sometimes!
Sloth A
I know, right? I always struggle to parse the main ideas clearly.
Root Explanation

Parse → It is derived from the Latin 'pars' (meaning part) and the suffix '-e' which indicates the action of separating or analyzing. The word 'parse' means to separate a sentence into its parts to understand its structure and meaning.

Memory Tip

Think of breaking down a sentence into its 'parts' — that's what parse means.

Visually Confused Words
sparse
pare
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uparise
parmese
beparse
warse
tarse
Is this page helpful?
Exactly! Once I parse everything, it should make more sense.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
analysis
interpretation
examination
Antonyms
misunderstanding
confusion
obfuscation
Sloth B
Same here! It helps to break it down into smaller sections.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
analyze
deconstruct
examine
Antonyms
ignore
combine
overlook