What does PARSE mean?

Parse 1. Parts of Speech

Verb

2. Definitions

1. To analyze or examine (a sentence or word) into its parts and identify their function, especially in order to understand its meaning.
2. To understand or interpret (something complex or obscure).
3. To make sense of or comprehend (a situation or concept).

3. Pronunciations

• US: /pɑrs/
• UK: /pɑːz/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "parse" comes from the Latin word "parsus," meaning "divided." It first appeared in English in the 16th century. Parsing is an important concept in grammar and linguistics, and is used to understand the structure and meaning of sentences and words. The term is also used in computer science to describe the process of analyzing and interpreting code.

5. Synonyms

• Analyze
• Break down
• Dissect
• Examine
• Interpret
• Understand

6. Related Words

• Apers
• Asper
• Pears
• Rapes
• Spare

7. Example Sentences

1. The students were asked to parse the sentence and identify the subject and predicate.
2. It took her a while to parse the complex legal document.
3. He struggled to parse the meaning of the poem.