Pronunciation: /əˈpɑːrt/
adverb separately or at a distance
A1 The two friends sat apart from each other at the picnic.
A2 She kept her keys and phone apart in different pockets.
B1 The two countries are geographically apart but share a common history.
B2 The siblings have grown apart over the years due to their different interests.
C1 The two political parties are worlds apart in their ideologies.
C2 Despite living apart, the couple's love for each other remained strong.
preposition separated by a distance or interval
A1 The two friends sat apart from each other during the movie.
A2 The children were asked to stand apart from each other in line.
B1 The two countries are geographically apart from each other.
B2 The two political parties remain apart on key issues.
C1 The artist's unique style sets him apart from his contemporaries.
C2 The CEO's vision for the company sets it apart from its competitors.
formal The two buildings are situated apart from each other.
informal We live in apartments right next to each other, but our schedules are so different we hardly see each other.
slang We used to be best friends, but now we're totally apart.
figurative Their opinions on the matter are poles apart.
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