apart vs a part

apart vs a part
  Apart (adv) separated by distance or time.
  For example: I always feel so lonely when we're apart.
  A part (noun) a piece of something that forms the whole of something.
  For example: They made me feel like I was a part of the family.

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  • apart vs a part —   Apart (adv) separated by distance or time.   For example: I always feel so lonely when we re apart.   A part (noun) a piece of something that forms the whole of something.   For example: They made me feel like I was a part of the family …   English dictionary of common mistakes and confusing words

  • 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. [1913 Webster] Others apart sat on a hill retired. Milton. [1913 Webster] The Lord hath set… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • apart — [ə pärt′] adv. [ME < OFr a part < L ad, to, at + partem, acc. of pars, a side, PART2] 1. to one side; at a little distance; aside 2. separately or away in place or time [born two years apart] 3. reserved for a particular purpose 4.… …   English World dictionary

  • Part — (p[aum]rt), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Parted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Parting}.] [F. partir, L. partire, partiri, p. p. partitus, fr. pars, gen. partis, a part. See {Part}, n.] [1913 Webster] 1. To divide; to separate into distinct parts; to break into two… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • apart — »von eigenartigem Reiz; geschmackvoll«: Das seit dem 16. Jh. bezeugte Adjektiv ist durch Zusammenrückung entstanden, und zwar aus der frz. Fügung à part »beiseite, abgesondert; besonders; eigenartig«, wobei sich die ursprüngliche Bed. des Wortes… …   Das Herkunftswörterbuch

  • apart / a part —    Apart is an adverb meaning in pieces : My plan for my vacation fell apart.    A part is a noun meaning one section of : A part of my heart left when he did …   Confused words

  • apart / a part —    Apart is an adverb meaning in pieces : My plan for my vacation fell apart.    A part is a noun meaning one section of : A part of my heart left when he did …   Confused words

  • apart — Adj besonders, hübsch erw. fremd. Erkennbar fremd (16. Jh.) Entlehnung. Entlehnt aus frz. à part (vgl. it. a parte, ml. ad partem) auf der Seite , dieses aus l. pars ( rtis) Seite, Teil, Anteil . Im Deutschen wird es hypostasiert und adverbial,… …   Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen sprache

  • Apart of Paris - Montorgueil - Rue St Sauveur — (Париж,Франция) Категория отеля: Адрес: 51 rue Saint …   Каталог отелей

  • Apart of Paris - Montorgueil - Rue du Caire — (Париж,Франция) Категория отеля: Адрес: 45 rue du Caire …   Каталог отелей

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