A-pärt', adv.

adv. [Either from prefix a and part, or from Fr. à part, Pr. a part, Sp. aparte.] 1. Separately, in regard to space or company; in a state of separation as to place; aside. Jesus departed thence into a desert place apart. Matt. xiv. 13. Others apart sat on a hill retired. Milton. 2. In a state of separation, exclusion, or of distinction, as to purpose, use, or character, or as a matter of thought; as, consider the two propositions apart. Know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself. Ps. iv. 3. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness. Jas. i. 21. 3. In two or more parts; asunder; to pieces; as, to take a piece of machinery apart.