Synonyms for

Piece

Verb / pi:s / Another word for piece — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A part of something that has been separated or broken off.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

portion segment component element

Informal

bit chunk smidgen slice

Literary

morsel fragment shard

Antonyms

whole entirety totality unit mass bulk

Common collocations

  • piece of cake
  • piece of mind
  • piece of advice
  • piece of art
  • piece of land
  • piece of music
  • piece of paper

Word family

noun piece
verb piece
adjective pieced

Usage note

While 'piece' can refer to any part of a whole, it often implies a distinct or separate section. Be mindful of its use in idioms like 'piece of cake' which means something easy.

Example sentences

  1. Can I have a piece of candy?
  2. I broke a piece of the vase.
  3. She cut a piece of the watermelon.
  4. I need a piece of paper to write on.
  5. He gave me a piece of advice.

Quotes

  • Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. - Ronald Reagan
  • A piece of art is not a loaf of bread. - Clifford Still
  • Every piece of software written today is likely going to infringe on someone else's patent. - Miguel de Icaza

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