parts
Definition
Noun (plural form, used with a plural verb) 1. A region, locality, or area; the local environment. * This sense refers to a specific geographical area, district, or neighborhood. It is often used informally with demonstratives like "these," "those," or "around."
Usage
The word "parts" in this sense is a plural noun used to describe a general area. It is typically preceded by a determiner like "these," "those," "around," or "in." * It is used in informal or colloquial English. * It often implies familiarity or a sense of belonging (or not belonging) to the area mentioned.
Examples
- "He's a stranger to these parts." (He is not from this local area.)
- "I haven't seen that kind of bird in these parts before." (I haven't seen that bird in this region before.)
- "The weather is unusually warm for these parts." (The weather is unusually warm for this locality.)
- "Are you from around these parts?" (Are you from this neighborhood/area?)
Advanced Usage
- "In foreign parts": An older or more literary phrase meaning in foreign countries or regions.
- He traveled in foreign parts for many years.
Variants and Related Words
- Part (noun): A piece or segment of something. (This is the singular form and the more common meaning, but it is distinct from the plural "parts" meaning "locality.")
- Area (noun): A region or part of a space.
- Locale (noun): A place where something happens or is set.
- Neighborhood (noun): A district or community within a town or city.
- Region (noun): A large area of land.
Synonyms
- Area
- Locale
- Neck of the woods (idiomatic)
- Region
- Vicinity
Related Idioms
- "In/around these parts": In this local area or neighborhood.
- That's the best bakery in these parts.
- "To be unknown in these parts": To not be recognized or familiar in this area.
- Your face is unknown in these parts.
Noun
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the local environment
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he hasn't been seen around these parts in years
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