What are the definitions of “part with”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Give something away, especially when you don't want to.
I found it very hard to PART WITH my old CDs when I digitized my collection.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “part with”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb part with is to give something away, especially when you don't want to. It often implies a sense of reluctance or attachment to the item being given away.
What are the different verb forms of “part with”?
| Root Verb | part with |
| Third Person Singular Present | parts with |
| Present Participle | parting with |
| Simple Past | parted with |
| Past Participle | parted with |
Example
I don't want to part with my favorite sweater, but it's too small for me now.
Example
She never parts with her childhood toys, even though she doesn't play with them anymore.
Example
He is parting with his old comic book collection to make room for new ones.
Example
They parted with their old car when they bought a new one.
Example
She had parted with her favorite dress when she outgrew it.
What kind of phrasal verb is “part with”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Transitive verb
“part with” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.
Example
I parted with my old books when I moved to a smaller apartment.
Example
He parted with his valuable painting to pay off his debts.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“part with” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
I parted with my old books when I moved to a smaller apartment.
Example
He parted with his valuable painting to pay off his debts.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “part with”?
Part with money
To spend money, especially when you don't want to or when it's a significant amount.
Example
I had to part with a lot of money to get my car repaired.
Part with information
To share information, especially when you don't want to or when it's sensitive.
Example
He was hesitant to part with the details of his personal life.
Part with time
To spend time on something, especially when you don't want to or when it's a significant amount.
Example
She had to part with several hours to finish the project.
Good things to know
Does “part with” have an informal or formal tone?
Part with is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is appropriate for everyday conversations, as well as more formal settings, depending on the specific context.
