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Definitions

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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Taking two people who start apart and they finally discover that connection but too late.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

It sets her apart, firmly in the lonesome realm of eternal geekdom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

"For people who can't afford it, it really does drive people apart."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

You say you keep your finances separate, apart from a joint bank account and, I presume, your current and future properties.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

I’m kneeling on the floor, reassembling a chair I took apart.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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