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Synonyms & Similar Words
separate
detached
isolated
disconnected
divided
distinct
individual
alone
solitary
independent
freestanding
self-contained
unconnected
unrelated
removed
distant
aloof
withdrawn
retired
secluded
segregated
partitioned
sectioned
isolatedly
disjoined
dissociated
severed
sundered
disengaged
Meaning of Apart
The primary meaning of the word "apart" is to be separated or detached from something or someone.
Definitions
- Used to indicate a distance or separation between two or more things
- Used to indicate that something is separate or distinct from others
- Used to indicate that someone is separated or detached from others, either physically or emotionally
Etymology of Apart
The word "apart" comes from the Old French word "à part", which is a combination of "à" meaning "to" or "at" and "part" meaning "part" or "share"
The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to indicate separation or detachment
Example Uses
- The two friends lived apart from each other for many years
- The hotel room was apart from the main building
- The city is apart from the rest of the country in terms of its culture and lifestyle