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Fragments

Verb / ˈfrægmʌnts / Another word for fragments — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fragments refer to small or broken pieces of something that was larger.

Synonyms & similar words

fragment sherd fragmentize fragmentise breakup shard bits pieces shards splinters scraps debris remnants traces vestiges residues ruins wreckage detritus junk trash garbage rubble clutter flotsam jetsam

Synonyms by register

Formal

pieces segments portions shards

Informal

bits pieces chunks scraps

Literary

splinters shards fragments

Antonyms

wholes unbroken complete solid integers unity entireties

Common collocations

  • glass fragments
  • fragment of a dream
  • fragmented memories
  • fragment of a sentence
  • fragment of a song
  • fragment of history
  • fragment of evidence

Word family

noun fragment
verb fragment
adjective fragmentary
adverb fragmentarily

Usage note

While 'fragments' can refer to literal broken pieces, it is also commonly used metaphorically for incomplete ideas, memories, or information. Ensure context clarifies whether literal or figurative meaning is intended.

Example sentences

  1. The archaeologist found fragments of an ancient pot in the ground.
  2. The artist used fragments of glass to make a beautiful mosaic.
  3. The police found fragments of the stolen jewelry in the suspect's pocket.
  4. The storm caused fragments of tree branches to fall on the road.
  5. The teacher asked the students to find fragments of sentences in a paragraph.

Quotes

  • We are all fragments of our own history.
  • Life is not a whole, but a procession of fragments.
  • We are all fragments of the same universe, and yet we remain distinct individuals.

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