A1 noun Neutral #257 most common

party

/ˈpɑːr.ti/

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

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1

I am going to a birthday party this weekend.

I am going to a birthday party this weekend.

2

The government party will announce the new policy tomorrow.

The government party will announce the new policy tomorrow.

3

Let's have a small party at my place tonight!

Let's have a small party at my place tonight!

Word Family

Noun
party
Verb
party
Adjective
partisan
Related
partying
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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

1

I am going to a birthday party this weekend.

everyday

I am going to a birthday party this weekend.

2

The government party will announce the new policy tomorrow.

formal

The government party will announce the new policy tomorrow.

3

Let's have a small party at my place tonight!

informal

Let's have a small party at my place tonight!

4

The research discusses the impact of the political party on local elections.

academic

The research discusses the impact of the political party on local elections.

5

The company is hosting a holiday party for all employees.

business

The company is hosting a holiday party for all employees.

Word Family

Noun
party
Verb
party
Adjective
partisan
Related
partying

Common Collocations

birthday party birthday party
throw a party throw a party
political party political party
dinner party dinner party
house party house party

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

party vs meeting

A meeting is usually for work or business, whereas a party is usually for fun and socializing.

party vs gathering

A gathering is a general term for people coming together, while a party is usually more organized and celebratory.

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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.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often say 'make a party' instead of the correct idiomatic expressions 'have a party' or 'throw a party'.

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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!

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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

countable noun (plural: parties) often used with verbs: throw, host, have, or attend
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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 Words

to

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

This 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

A1

The 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

A1

Used 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

Used 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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