apart

Intermediate

/əˈpɑːrt/

adverb
separated by a distance or by time

apart in a sentence

  • “The dogs tore the fox apart.”
  • “Stand with your feet wide apart.”
  • “How far apart should the speakers be?”
  • “We were asked to stand in two lines three meters apart.”

What does “apart” mean?

apart (adverb) means separated by a distance or by time. It is pronounced /əˈpɑːrt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "apart" mean?
apart (adverb) means: separated by a distance or by time
How do you pronounce "apart"?
"apart" is pronounced /əˈpɑːrt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "apart" in a sentence?
Here is "apart" used in a sentence: The dogs tore the fox apart.

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