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Webster 1913 Edition


Apart

A-part′

,
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.
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
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Apart

AP'ART

,
adv.
[a and part; See Part.]
1.
Separately; at a distance; in a state of separation, as to place.
Jesus departed thence into a desert place apart. Math. 14.
2.
In a state of distinction, as to purpose, use or character.
The Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself.
Ps. 4.
3.
Distinctly; separately; as, consider the two propositions apart.
4.
Aside; in exclusion of; as, apart from all regard to his morals, he is not qualified, in other respects, for the office he holds.