A*part" (&?;), adv. [F.
à part; (L. ad) + part part. See Part.]
1. Separately, in regard to
space or company; in a
state of separation as to place; aside.
Others apart sat on a hill retired.
Milton.
The Lord hath set apart him that is godly
for himself.
Ps. iv.
3.
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. "Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness." Jas. i.
21.
Let Pleasure go, put Care apart.
Keble.
4. In two
or more parts; asunder; to piece; as, to
take a piece of machinery apart.