apart
[ uh-pahrt ]
/ əˈpɑrt /
adverb
adjective
having independent or unique qualities, features, or characteristics (usually used following the noun it modifies): a class apart.
Verb Phrases
take apart,
- to disassemble: to take a clock apart.
- Informal. to criticize; attack: She was taken apart for her controversial stand.
- to subject to intense examination: He will take your feeble excuses apart.
Idioms for apart
apart from,
aside from; in addition to; besides: Apart from other considerations, time is a factor.
OTHER WORDS FROM apart
a·part·ness, nounWords nearby apart
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British Dictionary definitions for take apart (1 of 2)
take apart
verb (tr, adverb)
to separate (something) into component parts
to criticize or punish severely
the reviewers took the new play apart
British Dictionary definitions for take apart (2 of 2)
apart
/ (əˈpɑːt) /
adjective, adverb (postpositive)
See also
take apart,
tell apart
Word Origin for apart
C14: from Old French
a part at (the) side
Idioms and Phrases with take apart (1 of 2)
take apart
Dismantle or disassemble, as in They had to take apart the stereo before they could move it. This usage was first recorded in 1936.
Examine thoroughly, analyze or dissect, as in The teacher embarrassed Tom by taking his thesis apart in front of the class. [Mid-1900s]
Beat up, thrash, as in You'd better be careful; those boys will take you apart. [Slang; mid-1900s]
Idioms and Phrases with take apart (2 of 2)
apart