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apart

[uh-pahrt] / əˈpɑrt /
ADVERB
separate
Synonyms
STRONG
aside
WEAK
afar alone aloof away by itself cut off disassociated disconnected distant distinct divorced excluded exclusively freely independent independently individually isolated lone wolf separated separately singly special to itself to one side
Antonyms
WEAK
together

Example Sentences

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The foes still appeared to be far apart on key issues, including the opening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and were quick to express their mutual suspicion.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

In the short history of world Communism, North Korea has always stood apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The declared positions of the two sides are as far apart as it is possible to be.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“California sets itself apart from the rest of the country when it comes to pricing,” said Dubuque, a third-generation trucker and general manager of Liberty Linehaul West.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

East to west, a crack tore the mountain apart.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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