Apart (), adv. [F. à 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.
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The Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself. Ps. iv. 3.
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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”.
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3. Aside; away. “Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness.” Jas. i. 21.
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Let Pleasure go, put Care apart. Keble.
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4. In two or more parts; asunder; to piece; as, “to take a piece of machinery apart”.
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