adverb / adjective
apart
uh-PART/əˈpɑːrt/
Separate from one another or from others.
Two friends stand far apart in an open meadow.
Etymology
The elements meaning “to” and “part” formed an expression meaning “to the side.” Being off to one side supplies the image behind being separate or away from others.
In context
telling these two similar species apart is easy
More examples
- The twins live apart but talk every day.
- Keep the wet towels apart so they dry faster.
- She takes the clock apart to clean its gears.
Forms
apart
Similar words
- separately
- Emphasizes individual handling or action rather than physical distance.
- away
- Emphasizes distance from a particular person, place, or thing.