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adverb

ə-ˈpärt How to pronounce apart (audio)
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as in to pieces
into parts or pieces the fancy new adjustable rake came apart the first time I tried to use it

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apart

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adjective

as in nowhere

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Recent Examples of apart
Adverb
However, under the proper testing conditions, scientists and jewelers with the expertise can tell them apart, according to Ulrika F.S. D’Haenens-Johansson, a research scientist and senior manager of diamond research at the Gemological Institute of America. — Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025 Remarkably, the eclipses are 521 years apart, which means the moon takes an almost identical path through Earth's shadow and occurs against the same background stars. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
How much longer are we supposed to have these set apart programs for Black people? — Abc News, ABC News, 30 June 2023 Clearwater officials, aware of the spending concerns roiling Tamarac, value that Cernech refused to pick apart coverage by the South Florida Sun Sentinel, which has run stories revealing how city commissioners gave themselves lucrative perks and benefits. — Lisa J. Huriash, sun-sentinel.com, 25 May 2021 See All Example Sentences for apart
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apart
  1. nowhere
  2. isolated
  3. outlying
  4. secluded
  5. retired
  6. secret
  7. odd
  8. away
Adjective
  • With nowhere to go, Morant rifles a pass to Bane, who has shifted to the corner.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Clinging to a three-point lead, Wiggins muscled his way into the lane for a finger roll, bailing out a possession that looked headed for nowhere land at 7:29.
    — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of nowhere
Adjective
  • By shifting the focus from isolated incidents to observable patterns of behavior, organizations can foster a culture where feedback thrives.
    — Sandro da Silva, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of isolated
Adjective
  • And with more to do both in the heart of the city and in newly popular outlying neighborhoods, many people are staying longer.
    — Colleen Creamer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The cable, connecting Taiwan's main island to a Taiwanese outlying island that is also close to China, is the third Taiwanese undersea cable in two years to be severed under suspicious circumstances.
    — Emily Feng, NPR, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of outlying
Adjective
  • This rich heritage is reflected in the area's local cuisine, although the exclusive area is better known today for its magnificent oceanfront homes and secluded estates.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Retreats at the Pearl Laguna feel exceptionally secluded and restorative despite being only 30 minutes from Disneyland.
    — Visit California, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of secluded
Adjective
  • Moose, like many of the employees at USIP, is a retired diplomat.
    — Michele Kelemen, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The retired veteran of 15 NFL seasons, 14 with the Atlanta Falcons, Ryan is now a commentator for CBS.
    — Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of retired
Adjective
  • Nobody can access your 1Password data without the secret key, and being asked to enter this should set those red flags flapping even more.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • While discussing who would be taking care of their dogs that weekend, Denise accidentally let Sami's secret slip.
    — Liza Esquibias, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of secret
Adjective
  • While early iterations of generative AI often yielded odd or impractical results, today’s models rival professionals thanks to decades of breakthroughs.
    — Haokun Qin, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The Mountain West got four teams in the bracket, but Boise State was the odd one out despite wins over Clemson and Saint Mary’s.
    — Tess DeMeyer, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of odd
Adjective
  • An away victory would have doomed Peru completely but now the race to qualify, for that play-off spot at least, is back on.
    — Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • He’s been named in the Republic of Ireland’s squad for their two-leg Nations League promotion/relegation play-off against Bulgaria, with the away game today (Thursday) and the decider in Dublin on Sunday.
    — Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
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