parti

CEFRB1

/ˈpɑːti/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A basic plan or arrangement for a building or design.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Someone (especially a man) who is considered to be a good choice for marriage, because of wealth, status etc.

Examples

  • He spent months searching for a suitable parti for his daughter.

  • The young artist joined a political parti last week.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The basic, central, or main concept, drawing, or scheme of an architectural design.

More examples

In context

  • The young woman was considered an excellent parti for marriage.

  • We met some time ago a man that would just do for you, if you were not already engaged to Jonathan. He is an excellent parti, being handsome, well off, and of good birth.

  • “My temper is sweet, and my character without blemish. In fine, Miss Dobson, I am a most desirable parti.”

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The political blank, consisting of over a hundred members, supported the bill.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From French parti.