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par·cel
parcel
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- pronunciation:
- par
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
something wrapped or packed for carrying or shipping; package.
Please mail this parcel for me.- synonyms:
- package
- similar words:
- box, bundle, carton, packet
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definition 2: |
a piece of land that is a part of a larger piece.
The large piece of land was divided into parcels.- synonyms:
- lot, plot
- similar words:
- division, patch, tract
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related words: |
lot, mail, pack, piece, plot |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
parcels, parceling, parceled |
definition: |
to divide into parts to be given out or sold (usually followed by "out").
Grandfather parceled out the land to his children.- synonyms:
- allot
- similar words:
- distribute, divide, portion, ration
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related words: |
pack, share, split |
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