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Party

ˈpɑrdi
Extremely common
100 - 200
100 - 200
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Party -

Social gathering or event where people come together to celebrate or have fun

Example: We're having a party to celebrate my birthday next weekend.
Usage: informalContext: casual gatherings, celebrations, birthdays, holidays
Note: Commonly used in everyday conversations to refer to social events

A political group or organization

Example: The Green Party advocates for environmental policies.
Usage: formalContext: political discussions, news reports
Note: Used to refer to organized groups involved in politics or advocacy

A person or group involved in a legal action

Example: The plaintiff's party requested a continuance of the trial.
Usage: formalContext: legal proceedings, court cases
Note: Refers to individuals or entities involved in a legal dispute

Party's synonyms

Gathering

A gathering refers to a group of people who have come together for a social purpose or event.
Example: We are having a small gathering at our place this weekend.
Note: The term 'gathering' is more general and can refer to any group of people coming together, whereas 'party' often implies a celebration or festive event.

Celebration

A celebration is a joyful event or occasion that marks a special moment or achievement.
Example: The office threw a celebration for the retiring boss.
Note: While a party can be a celebration, not all celebrations are parties. Celebrations can include ceremonies, festivals, or commemorations.

Event

An event is a planned and organized occasion that typically involves a gathering of people for a specific purpose.
Example: The charity event was a huge success.
Note: An event can encompass a wide range of activities beyond just social gatherings, such as conferences, concerts, or sporting competitions.

Get-together

A get-together is an informal gathering or meeting of people, usually for socializing or catching up.
Example: Let's have a casual get-together with friends this Friday.
Note: A get-together is often more low-key and intimate compared to a larger and more formal party.

Party expressions, common phrases

Party animal

Someone who loves going to parties and social events, often staying out late and having a good time.
Example: Sarah is a real party animal; she never misses a chance to go out and have a good time.
Note: The original word 'party' refers to a social gathering, while 'party animal' specifically describes a person who enjoys parties.

Party pooper

A person who refuses to participate in enjoyable activities or who dampens the mood at a party or event.
Example: Don't be a party pooper; come join us for the celebration!
Note: While 'party' refers to a social gathering, 'party pooper' focuses on someone who ruins the fun.

Party foul

An action or behavior that is considered inappropriate, rude, or unacceptable at a party or social gathering.
Example: Spilling your drink on the host's carpet is a major party foul.
Note: Unlike 'party,' which refers to the event itself, 'party foul' denotes a specific misstep or mistake during the party.

Party hard

To engage in a wild, energetic, or intense celebration or partying, often involving staying out late and having a great time.
Example: It's the weekend! Let's go out and party hard.
Note: While 'party' generally refers to attending social gatherings, 'party hard' emphasizes the intensity and enthusiasm of the partying.

Party on

To continue enjoying oneself at a party or social event, especially when the atmosphere is lively and enjoyable.
Example: The music is great; let's keep the party on!
Note: Compared to 'party,' which can refer to the whole event, 'party on' specifically suggests continuing the fun and excitement.

Party line

An agreed-upon official stance, policy, or position that members of a group or organization are expected to support or adhere to.
Example: The committee members need to establish a party line on the issue before the meeting.
Note: In contrast to 'party' as a social gathering, 'party line' refers to a formal position or policy within a group.

Party favor

A small gift or token given to guests at a party as a gesture of thanks or remembrance.
Example: Each guest received a small party favor as a token of appreciation for attending the event.
Note: While 'party' refers to the event itself, 'party favor' denotes a gift given to guests in appreciation.

Party everyday (slang) expressions

Bash

Bash is a slang term for a big party or celebration.
Example: Are you going to the bash at Sarah's house tonight?
Note: Bash typically implies a larger, more extravagant party than a regular gathering.

Shindig

Shindig refers to a lively or noisy party.
Example: I heard there's a shindig happening at the beach this weekend.
Note: Shindig has a playful and informal connotation compared to 'party.'

Rager

Rager describes a wild, intense, or crazy party.
Example: Last night's rager got out of control.
Note: Rager often implies a party characterized by excessive noise, excitement, and possibly excessive drinking.

Fiesta

Fiesta is a lively and festive party typically associated with Latin American cultures.
Example: Let's have a fiesta to celebrate your birthday!
Note: Fiesta carries a cultural connotation and suggests a vibrant and colorful celebration.

Hoedown

Hoedown refers to a lively event with country or folk music, often involving dancing.
Example: The barn dance turned into a real hoedown last night.
Note: Hoedown specifically references a rural, country-style party with traditional music and dancing.

Rave

A rave is a large dance party featuring electronic music, often characterized by a high-energy atmosphere and intense dancing.
Example: Are you going to the rave downtown this weekend?
Note: Rave is associated with electronic music culture and often involves all-night dancing and DJ performances.

Jam

Jam can refer to a casual gathering, often centered around music and creativity.
Example: Let's have a jam at my place this Friday.
Note: Jam typically involves musicians playing together, creating impromptu music, and having a laid-back, informal time.

Party - Examples

I am going to a party tonight.
She is organizing a surprise party for her friend.
We had a great time at the birthday party.
They invited all their friends to the housewarming party.

Party grammar

Party - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: party
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): party
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): parties, party
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): party
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): partied
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): partying
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): parties
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): party
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): party
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Party Contains 2 syllables: par • ty
Phonetic transcription: ˈpär-tē
par ty , ˈpär (The red syllable is stressed)

Party - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Party: 100 - 200 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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