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Did you know the word party has four different meanings in English?
Today we'll learn these along with 30 expressions using the word party.
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The first meaning for party is celebration.
The verbs we use for organizing a party are have a party and, more informally, throw a party.
Don't say do a party or make a party.
The people who come to a party are called guests, and the person or people organizing the party are called the hosts.
The hosts need to invite the guests to the party, ask them to come.
And the guests should RSVP.
That means inform the hosts whether or not they will attend.
Although you can say attend a party, it's far more common and casual to say go to a party.
When referring to presents at the party, always use at, not in.
I was at the party last night.
They will be at the party on Sunday.
A few different types of parties include a birthday party to celebrate someone turning another year older.