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partition a wall or partial wall that separates or divides space. [3 definitions]
partly in some degree or measure; in part.
partner a person who shares in an activity with another person. [4 definitions]
partnership a business that is owned by two or more persons. [2 definitions]
part of speech one of the major categories into which words are often grouped, according to their function. Adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, interjections, nouns, prepositions, pronouns, and verbs are parts of speech in English.
partridge a plump game bird with brown or gray feathers that make a whirring sound when the bird is rising to fly. The grouse and bobwhite are kinds of partridges.
part-time less than full time.
party a gathering of people to celebrate or have fun. [4 definitions]
pass to go past; move beyond. [14 definitions]
passage a way through which something can pass; corridor; channel. [4 definitions]
passageway a hall or other way along which people or things may pass.
passenger a person who is not driving, but travels in an automobile, bus, train, or other vehicle.
passing going by, in position or time. [5 definitions]
passion any strong feeling or emotion. [2 definitions]
passionate having or showing strong emotions.
passive receiving an action without acting in return, or not responding to something that might affect one. [2 definitions]
pass out to faint. [2 definitions]
Passover a Jewish holiday that celebrates the escape of the ancient Hebrews from Egypt.
passport an official document that shows that the holder is a citizen of a country. A passport gives one the right to travel in other countries and return to one's own country.
password a secret word or phrase that allows one to enter a place, or get information that is given only to those who use the password.
past gone by in time; ended. [12 definitions]