piece
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /piːs/
KK: /pis/
noun
Definition
A part or portion of something that has been separated from a whole, or a single item considered as a unit.
Example
She took a piece of cake from the table.
Conversation
I just bought a new piece of art for my room.
Oh really? What does it look like?
It's a colorful painting that really brightens the space.
That sounds amazing! I can't wait to see it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
part
segment
item
Antonyms
whole
entirety
total
transitive verb
Definition
To join or unite different parts together to form a whole.
Example
She pieced together the broken vase using glue.
Tense Forms
Past: pieced
Past Participle: pieced
Conversation
Did you see how she pieced that broken sculpture back together?
Yeah, it looked amazing after she was done.
I wonder how long it took her to piece it all back together.
Root Explanation
Piece → The word originates from Old French *piece* (meaning a part or fragment). It refers to a part of something that has been separated or broken off from a whole.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'part' from the Old French word for piece — that's why a piece means a part of something.
Visually Confused Words
pierce
apiece
pice
unpiece
repiece
piercer
piercel
pierced