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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The time to reduce investment risk is when things feel great, not after they’ve fallen apart.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Its user-friendly design and reliable performance set it apart from other VPN providers.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“Our homes are 20 miles apart, and he still drives back and forth almost daily.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I hate to say it, and it’s tough, especially for a woman: They really tore her apart.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

More than once, our moms had to pull us apart in order to get Jilly Bean in the car for the drive to the airport.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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