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piece

noun

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Meaning

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A part of something larger, often separated from the whole; a single item or unit of a particular type.

Example Sentence

She carefully placed the last puzzle piece into the picture, completing the scene.

Usage Note

"Piece" is commonly used to refer to a single part of a larger whole, like a piece of cake, a piece of paper, or a piece of advice. It can also refer to an artistic work, such as a musical piece or a piece of art. When used as a verb, it means to join or mend parts together, as in "to piece together a story."