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Piece

🇬🇧 UK /["/piːs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/piːs/"]/

Meaning of Piece

an amount of something that has been cut or separated from the rest of it; a standard amount of something

In simple words: A part of something larger.

Piece in a sentence

• Can I have a piece of cake, please?
• She gave him a piece of advice about his career.
• I found a small piece of paper on the floor.
• Each piece of art in the gallery is unique.
• He only has one piece left to complete his puzzle.

How to use Piece

Use this word when talking about parts of whole items, such as a piece of cake or a piece of furniture. It is neutral and widely acceptable in both spoken and written contexts.

Grammar pattern

piece + of + object

Memory hint

Think of a jigsaw puzzle — each part is a 'piece' you need to complete the image.

Related words

Collocations with Piece

• big
• huge
• large
• assemble
• glue (back) together
• put (back) together
• in pieces
• piece of
• bits and pieces
• break into pieces
• smash into pieces
• big
• huge
• large
• assemble
• glue (back) together
• put (back) together
• in pieces
• piece of
• bits and pieces
• break into pieces
• smash into pieces
• big
• huge
• large
• assemble
• glue (back) together
• put (back) together
• in pieces
• piece of
• bits and pieces
• break into pieces
• smash into pieces
• amazing
• beautiful
• brilliant
• compose
• produce
• write
• be called something
• be entitled something
• be titled something
• piece by
• piece for
• piece from
• a piece of music
• a piece of sculpture
• a piece of work
• amazing
• beautiful
• brilliant
• compose
• produce
• write
• be called something
• be entitled something
• be titled something
• piece by
• piece for
• piece from
• a piece of music
• a piece of sculpture
• a piece of work
• big
• huge
• large
• assemble
• glue (back) together
• put (back) together
• in pieces
• piece of
• bits and pieces
• break into pieces
• smash into pieces

Synonyms for Piece

• fall apart

Opposites of Piece

• whole
• complete
• entire

Common mistakes with Piece

• Confused with 'peace'.
• Used 'pieces' when referring to uncountable nouns incorrectly.
• Misused as a verb; it is primarily a noun.

Frequently asked questions about Piece

What does Piece mean?

A part of something larger.

What is the definition of Piece?

an amount of something that has been cut or separated from the rest of it; a standard amount of something

How do you use Piece in a sentence?

Can I have a piece of cake, please?

Can you give another example of Piece?

She gave him a piece of advice about his career.

What are synonyms for Piece?

Common alternatives include fall apart.

What is the opposite of Piece?

Opposite meanings include whole, complete, entire.

What words go with Piece?

It commonly pairs with big, huge, large, assemble, glue (back) together, put (back) together, in pieces, piece of, bits and pieces, break into pieces, smash into pieces, big, huge, large, assemble, glue (back) together, put (back) together, in pieces, piece of, bits and pieces, break into pieces, smash into pieces, big, huge, large, assemble, glue (back) together, put (back) together, in pieces, piece of, bits and pieces, break into pieces, smash into pieces, amazing, beautiful, brilliant, compose, produce, write, be called something, be entitled something, be titled something, piece by, piece for, piece from, a piece of music, a piece of sculpture, a piece of work, amazing, beautiful, brilliant, compose, produce, write, be called something, be entitled something, be titled something, piece by, piece for, piece from, a piece of music, a piece of sculpture, a piece of work, big, huge, large, assemble, glue (back) together, put (back) together, in pieces, piece of, bits and pieces, break into pieces, smash into pieces.

What are common mistakes when using Piece?

Confused with 'peace'. Used 'pieces' when referring to uncountable nouns incorrectly. Misused as a verb; it is primarily a noun.

How do you pronounce Piece?

US: /["/piːs/"]/, UK: /["/piːs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Piece?

Use this word when talking about parts of whole items, such as a piece of cake or a piece of furniture. It is neutral and widely acceptable in both spoken and written contexts.

What CEFR level is Piece?

"Piece" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.