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To be separated or at a distance from each other.
Examples
Their ideas grew apart as the project progressed.
She invited everyone apart from her ex.
We moved the chairs apart to make room for the dance.
We accepted all suggestions apart from the risky ones.
The team won every game apart from the last match.
Similar words
aside from
distantly
detached
excepting
away
disconnected
remote
spaced
other than
isolated
Meanings
Examples
The two houses stand apart on the hill.
She kept the documents apart to avoid mixing them.
The children were told to sit apart during the test.
We moved the chairs apart to make room for the dance.
Their ideas grew apart as the project progressed.
He stored the chemicals apart for safety reasons.
Similar words
away
separatelydistantly
detached
isolated
disconnected
remote
spaced
Examples
All the cookies apart from the chocolate ones were eaten.
She invited everyone apart from her ex.
The report includes all data apart from the confidential section.
He finished the work apart from the final chapter.
We accepted all suggestions apart from the risky ones.
The team won every game apart from the last match.
Similar words
excluding
butsave
aside from
other than
excepting
except for
FAQ
It means to be separated or at a distance from each other.
How is apart used to describe physical distance?
It is an adverb indicating a physical separation, e.g., "The houses stand apart."
What are some synonyms for apart when it means physically separate?
away, separately, distant, detached, isolated, remote, spaced.
How is apart used to indicate something is excluded?
It functions as an adverb meaning except, as in "Everyone apart from John attended."
What are synonyms for apart in the sense of "except"?
excluding, but, save, aside from, other than, excepting, except for.
Can apart be used as an adjective?
No, it is used as an adverb, not as an adjective.
What register does apart have?
It is neutral, suitable for everyday speech and writing.
Is there a difference between apart and away?
Apart emphasizes separation from a reference point, while away often implies distance from the speaker.
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