party
A social gathering of people invited for a specific occasion, such as a birthday or holiday, to enjoy activities like eating, drinking, and dancing. It can also refer to a group of people who share the same political goals or a group traveling together.
Examples
3 of 5I am going to a birthday party this weekend.
I am going to a birthday party this weekend.
The government party will announce the new policy tomorrow.
The government party will announce the new policy tomorrow.
Let's have a small party at my place tonight!
Let's have a small party at my place tonight!
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'part' in 'party'—it's a 'part' of your week where you stop working and start having fun with others!
Quick Quiz
We want to _______ a big party for her graduation.
Correct!
The correct answer is: throw
Examples
I am going to a birthday party this weekend.
everydayI am going to a birthday party this weekend.
The government party will announce the new policy tomorrow.
formalThe government party will announce the new policy tomorrow.
Let's have a small party at my place tonight!
informalLet's have a small party at my place tonight!
The research discusses the impact of the political party on local elections.
academicThe research discusses the impact of the political party on local elections.
The company is hosting a holiday party for all employees.
businessThe company is hosting a holiday party for all employees.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
life of the party
life of the party
party animal
party animal
be a party to
be a party to
Often Confused With
A meeting is usually for work or business, whereas a party is usually for fun and socializing.
A gathering is a general term for people coming together, while a party is usually more organized and celebratory.
Usage Notes
The word is most commonly used as a noun for social events. When used as a verb, 'to party' means to enjoy oneself at a social gathering.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'make a party' instead of the correct idiomatic expressions 'have a party' or 'throw a party'.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'part' in 'party'—it's a 'part' of your week where you stop working and start having fun with others!
Word Origin
Derived from the Old French 'partie', meaning a part, share, or division, originally referring to a group of people forming one side of a dispute.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many English-speaking countries, parties are a central part of celebrating milestones like the 18th or 21st birthdays.
Quick Quiz
We want to _______ a big party for her graduation.
Correct!
The correct answer is: throw
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
Related Words
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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