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Word: Party
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (denoting a body of people united in opposition to others, also in party (sense 2 of the noun)): from Old French partie, based on Latin partiri ‘divide into parts’. party (sense 1 of the noun) dates from the early 18th century
ˈpɑːti
a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment
Short Definition:social gathering
Examples:- an engagement party
a formally constituted political group that contests elections and attempts to form or take part in a government
Short Definition:political group
Examples:- draft the party's election manifesto
a person or people forming one side in an agreement or dispute
Short Definition:one side in agreement or dispute
Examples:- a contract between two parties
Word: Party
Speech Type: Verb
ˈpɑːti
enjoy oneself at a party or other lively gathering, typically with drinking and music
Short Definition:enjoy oneself at a party
Examples:- put on your glad rags and party!
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