Dictionary Entry: Apart
1. Parts of Speech
Adverb, adjective
2. Definitions
- Separated by a distance or interval; not together
- Into pieces or parts; broken
- Aside or away from a group or place
3. Pronunciations
- US: /əˈpɑrt/
- UK: /əˈpɑːt/
4. Origin and Usage
The word "apart" comes from the Old English word "æpeort," which means "separate, apart." It has been used in English since the 14th century. "Apart" is commonly used to describe things that are separated or distant from each other, as well as things that are broken or disassembled. It can also be used to describe someone who is emotionally distant or separate from others.
5. Synonyms
- Separated
- Isolated
- Disparate
- Detached
- Divided
6. Related Words
- Aside
- Parts
- Start
- Heart
- Smart
7. Example Sentences
- She lives in a house apart from the rest of the village.
- The vase fell and shattered apart on the floor.
- He stood apart from the crowd, watching the parade go by.