- Apart
- Apart A*part", adv. [F. [`a] part; (L. ad) + part part. See
{Part}.]
1. Separately, in regard to space or company; in a state of
separation as to place; aside.
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Others apart sat on a hill retired. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
The Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself. --Ps. iv. 3. [1913 Webster]
2. In a state of separation, of exclusion, or of distinction, as to purpose, use, or character, or as a matter of thought; separately; independently; as, consider the two propositions apart. [1913 Webster]
3. Aside; away. ``Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness.'' --Jas. i. 21. [1913 Webster]
Let Pleasure go, put Care apart. --Keble. [1913 Webster]
4. In two or more parts; asunder; to piece; as, to take a piece of machinery apart. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
