section (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsekʃən/

Definition

A distinct part of something, like a book, a group, or an area.

Examples

• This section of the park is for dogs.

• The next section of the report discusses finances.

• He lives in the northern section of the city.

How to Use section

section of (prepositional phrase)

A part belonging to a larger whole. — "This section of the road is closed."

Synonyms of section

Words with a similar meaning to section:

• part
• area
• division
• segment

Antonyms of section

Words with the opposite meaning to section:

• whole
• entirety

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