apart

a-part · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    Separated by a distance or interval.

  2. 2.

    Into pieces; to pieces.

  3. 3.

    Separately; as a distinct item or consideration.

  4. 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

Antonyms: joined, together
See also: asunder, away, separate
Synonyms: asunder, away, separately

Etymology

From Old French a part ("to the side"), from Latin ad ("to") + partem ("part, side").