apart — separated by a distance; not together
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: separated by a distance; not together
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpɑːrt/
Example Sentences
- My socks keep falling apart - I need to buy new ones!
- The twins look identical, but their personalities are worlds apart.
- Apart from pizza, I don't like Italian food much.
apart
ADVERB[/əˈpɑːrt/]
separated by a distance; not together
The two friends sat apart on the park bench after their argument.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'apart' derives from 14th-century Old French, combining the preposition 'à' (to, towards) with 'part' (part, portion). This combination originally conveyed the sense of something being separated or divided into distinct portions.
Breakdown
à- (to, towards) + part (part, portion) = apart (separated, divided into parts).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My socks keep falling apart - I need to buy new ones!”
“The twins look identical, but their personalities are worlds apart.”
“Apart from pizza, I don't like Italian food much.”
“My phone fell apart right after the warranty expired - what a coincidence!”
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