Meaning of the word apart in English
What does apart mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
apart
US /əˈpɑːrt/
UK /əˈpɑːt/
Adverb
1.
separated by a distance; at a distance from one another in space or time
Example:
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The two houses are miles apart.
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They've been living apart for a year now.
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2.
into pieces or parts
Example:
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The old book fell apart in my hands.
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He took the engine apart to fix it.
Preposition
not considering; with the exception of
Example:
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Jokes apart, what do you really think?
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All joking apart, we need to focus on the task.
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