word
Particle
PAH-rtuh-kuhl
/ˈpɑːrtʌkʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
particle
Dictionary meaning
A function word that can be used in English to form phrasal verbs.
Examples
- There wasn't a particle of food left after the party.
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