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[ English

[ Etymology

From French à part; (Latin ad) + part part. See part.

[ Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /əˈpɑː(ɹ)t/ SAMPA: /@"pa:(r)t/
• (WEAE) IPA: /ʌˈpəɹt/
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[ Adverb

apart (comparative more apart, superlative most apart)

1. Separately, in regard to space or company; in a state of separation as to place; aside.
   • Milton

     Others apart sat on a hill retired.

   • Ps. iv. 3.

     The Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself.

2. In a state of separation, of exclusion, or of distinction, as to purpose, use, or character, or as a matter of thought; separately; independently; as, consider the two propositions apart.
3. Aside; away.
   • Jas. i. 21.

     Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness.

   • Keble

     Let Pleasure go, put Care apart.

4. In two or more parts; asunder; to piece; as, to take a piece of machinery apart.

[ Derived terms

• apart from

[ Translations