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.
Others apart sat on a hill retired.
Milton.
The Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself.
Ps. iv. 3.
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.
3.
Aside; away.
"Wherefore lay
apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness."
Jas. i. 21.
Let Pleasure go, put Care apart.
Keble.
4.
In two or more parts; asunder; to piece; as, to take a piece of machinery apart.
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