Dictionary Entry
particle
nounFind the meaning of the word particle, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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A very small piece or amount of something, often too small to be seen easily.
Example Sentence
Even a tiny particle of dust can irritate your eye if it gets in.
Usage Note
You can use "particle" to describe an extremely small piece of something, like a particle of sand, a dust particle, or a subatomic particle in physics. It emphasizes the minute size of the item, often in scientific or precise contexts, but also in everyday language for very small bits of things.
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