apart

adverb

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\ ə-ˈpärt

Definition of apart

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : at a little distance tried to keep apart from the family squabbles

b : away from one another in space or time towns 20 miles apart

2a : as a separate unit : independently Viewed apart, his arguments were unsound.

b : so as to separate one from another I found it hard to tell the twins apart.

3 : excluded from consideration : aside A few blemishes apart, the novel is excellent.

4 : in or into two or more parts : to pieces coming apart at the seams — see also take apart

apart

adjective

Definition of apart (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : separate, isolated Those athletes are a breed apart.

2 : holding different opinions : divided The councilors are still apart.

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Synonyms & Antonyms for apart

Synonyms: Adverb

Antonyms: Adverb

together

Examples of apart in a Sentence

Adverb He stood with his feet planted far apart. He stood apart while the other members of the team celebrated. Their children were born two years apart. My wife and I are unhappy when we're apart. They separated and have been living apart for the past year.

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