English to English Dictionary

Parasite

An organism that lives in or on another organism of another species and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense.

Parcel

A thing or collection of things wrapped in paper in order to be carried or sent by mail.

Parch

To make dry, especially by exposure to heat.

Parched

Extremely dry, especially due to heat or lack of moisture.

Pardon

The action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense, specifically the official exemption of a person from the penalties of a crime.

Paring

A thin layer or strip cut from the outer surface of something, such as fruit or vegetables.

Parole

The conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of their sentence, under supervision.

Part-payment

An amount of money paid towards a debt or purchase that is less than the total amount due, with the understanding that the remainder will be paid later.

Partial

Relating to or being a part of a whole; incomplete.

Partiality

The quality of being partial; favoritism or bias.

Partially

To some extent; not completely.

Partition

A structure dividing a space into two or more areas, or a wall subdividing a room.