Pronunciation

/piːs/

Definitions

• Noun:

  • 1. A part or segment of something, often referring to a physical object or a piece of information. For example: “The puzzle was missing a crucial piece.”
  • 2. A small amount or portion, especially of food or a game. For example: “She saved a piece of cake for dessert.”
  • 3. A literary or artistic creation. For example: “He wrote a moving piece about his experiences.”

• Verb: To cut, break, or separate into smaller parts; to deal out in pieces. For example: “She carefully cut the bread into pieces.”

• Noun (plural): Pieces, referring to individual parts or units of a whole. For example: “Each student was given several puzzle pieces to complete the picture.”

Phrases

• “A piece of advice” means a suggestion or recommendation.
• “A piece of artwork” denotes a work of visual art.
• “Piece together” refers to putting together separate parts to form a whole.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The book is divided into three main pieces: an introduction, body, and conclusion.”
• Verb: “I’m saving some money to buy a new piece of furniture for my room.”
• Noun (plural): “He collected puzzle pieces from various sources to finish the intricate design.”

Synonyms

• Segment
• Chunk
• Part
• Component
• Fragment
• Piecework