section
Translation
section, part, department
Examples
Read the first section of the chapter.
Read the first section of the chapter.
The store has a large toy section.
The shop has a large toy section.
He works in the sales section.
He works in the sales section.
This is a cross-section of the fruit.
This is a cross-section of the fruit.
Grammar Patterns
a section of sth. Read the first section of the chapter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: part, portion, division, department, segment
Etymology
From Latin 'sectio', meaning 'a cutting', from the verb 'secare' (to cut).
Memory Tips
Think of 'cutting' something into pieces. Each piece is a 'section'. Like an orange has sections (segments).