Pronunciation

/aˈpɑːrt/

Definitions

• Adverb: In a separate or distinct manner; away from the main point or subject. For example: “They worked apart from each other.”
• Preposition: Used to indicate separation or distance. For example: “The books are kept apart on different shelves.”
• Adjective: Separate or distinct; not together. For example: “Their rooms were arranged apart.”
• Noun: A separation or interval; a break. For example: “There was a long interval between performances.”

Phrases

• “Apart from” is used to indicate exclusion or distinction, like “Apart from that, it was a great event.”
• “Keep apart” means to separate or maintain a distance between people or things.
• “Come apart” refers to something falling apart or disintegrating.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “She sat apart from the others during the meeting.”
• Preposition: “The children were playing apart from their parents.”
• Adjective: “The houses were built apart to ensure privacy.”
• Noun: “After the storm, they had to rebuild their lives piece by piece, starting anew.”

Synonyms

• Separately
• Distantly
• Disjointedly
• Distinctively
• Independently

Antonyms

• Together
• United
• Joined
• Close
• Concurrently