Cool MateSection
UK /["/ˈsekʃn/"]/US /["/ˈsekʃn/"]/
Definition
any of the parts into which something is divided
In simple words: A part of something, like a piece of a whole.
Examples
- Please complete the form and sign in the designated section.
- The math book has a section about geometry.
- In the meeting, we discussed a section of the project plan.
- This section of the park is great for picnics.
- She read a section of the story out loud.
Usage notes
Use 'section' when referring to a distinct part of a whole, such as a chapter in a book or a part of a document. Avoid using it in contexts where a more specific term could be clearer.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'section' as part of a 'selection' — both have 'sect' in them, indicating a piece.
Collocations
- opening
- concluding
- final
- dedicate
- devote
- add
- leader
- manager
- in a/the section
- in sections
- under section
- a section of society
- opening
- concluding
- final
- dedicate
- devote
- add
- leader
- manager
- in a/the section
- in sections
- under section
- a section of society
- opening
- concluding
- final
- dedicate
- devote
- add
- leader
- manager
- in a/the section
- in sections
- under section
- a section of society
- opening
- concluding
- final
- dedicate
- devote
- add
- leader
- manager
- in a/the section
- in sections
- under section
- a section of society
- opening
- concluding
- final
- dedicate
- devote
- add
- leader
- manager
- in a/the section
- in sections
- under section
- a section of society
Synonyms
- division
Antonyms
- whole
- entirety
Common mistakes
- Using 'section' instead of 'segment' in the context of a physical object.
- Confusing 'section' with 'sectional' when describing furniture.
- Adding unnecessary plural forms like 'sections' when referring to a single part.