parted

part-ed · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past tense and past participle of "part"; separated or divided from someone or something.

  2. 2.

    Divided or separated into parts.

  3. 3.

    Left someone's company; said goodbye.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    parted company — ended an association or relationship
  • •
    parted ways — went in different directions; ended a relationship
  • •
    lips parted — mouth slightly open, often indicating surprise or anticipation

Related words

Antonyms: joined, merged, united
See also: divided, farewell, part, separated
Synonyms: divided, separated, split

Etymology

From Latin partire ("to divide, share"), from pars ("part"). The past tense form has been used in English since Middle English.