CEFR A1

pieces

noun

Meaning

Separate parts or fragments of something, or amounts of something that are not whole.

Examples

The vase shattered into hundreds of tiny pieces.
Can you hand me a few pieces of paper?

Synonyms: bits, parts, segments, portions

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pieces (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːsɪz/

Definition

Separate parts or fragments of something, or amounts of something that are not whole.

Examples

The vase shattered into hundreds of tiny pieces.
Can you hand me a few pieces of paper?
He ate two large pieces of cake.

How to Use pieces

a piece of (collocation): Used with uncountable nouns to refer to a single instance or amount. — "I need a piece of information."
pieces of (collocation): Used with countable nouns that have been broken or divided. — "The floor was covered in pieces of glass."

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