apart
a-part · adverb
Definitions
adverb
- 1.
Separated by a distance or interval.
- 2.
Into pieces; to pieces.
- 3.
Separately; as a distinct item or consideration.
- 4.
Separated; at a distance.
Phrases & expressions
- •apart from — Except for; besides.
- •fall apart — To break into pieces; to collapse.
- •take apart — To disassemble.
- •set apart — To make different or special.
- •tell apart — To distinguish between.
- •worlds apart — Completely different.
Related words
Etymology
From Old French a part ("to the side"), from Latin ad ("to") + partem ("part, side").