{"id":4461,"date":"2021-03-29T09:00:14","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T14:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grammarbook.com\/blog\/?p=4461"},"modified":"2024-12-05T17:04:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T23:04:55","slug":"apart-vs-a-part","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grammarbook.com\/blog\/definitions\/apart-vs-a-part\/","title":{"rendered":"Apart<\/em> vs. A Part<\/em>: Do You Know the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are some aspects of American English that can be fairly described as “confusing.” That’s certainly the case when one word can be separated into two and result in a different meaning.<\/p>\n

Even native speakers of American English can be puzzled by the difference between apart <\/em>(one word) and a part<\/em> (two words). Do you know how to apply each one correctly? Let’s make sure you do.<\/p>\n

The Meaning of the Word Apart<\/em><\/h2>\n

As one word, apart <\/em>means “separated.” It’s often used with the word from<\/em> to describe something as “apart from” (“separate from”) something else.<\/p>\n

Examples<\/em><\/strong>
\nOur planes leave two hours apart,<\/u> so we will arrive at different times.<\/p>\n

Apart<\/u> from the extreme heat, our visit to the beach was wonderful.<\/p>\n

The towns are in two different counties even though they are only five miles apart<\/u> from each other.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Meaning of A Part<\/em> as Two Words<\/h2>\n

When a part<\/em> is split into two words it means “one piece,” “one portion,” or “one component.” It implies a segment of something larger.<\/p>\n

Examples<\/em><\/strong>
\nThe new coach welcomed me, and it made me feel like a part<\/u> of the team.<\/p>\n

We are going to repair the truck, but we’re waiting for a part<\/u> to arrive from the dealer.<\/p>\n

A part<\/u> of me will always feel like I belong in my hometown.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Pop Quiz<\/h2>\n

Applying what you understand about apart<\/em> and a part<\/em>, select the correct usage in the sentences that follow.<\/p>\n

1. I have no complaints about that restaurant, [apart \/ a part] from the limited menu.<\/p>\n

2. Sheila felt that [apart \/ a part] of the credit should have gone to her department.<\/p>\n

3. Wouldn’t it be hard to stay [apart \/ a part] from your pets for a whole month?<\/p>\n

4. Unfortunately, long waiting times are usually [apart \/ a part] of the college application process.<\/p>\n

5. [Apart \/ a part] from the delay, was your flight a pleasant one?<\/p>\n

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Pop Quiz Answers<\/h3>\n

1. I have no complaints about that restaurant, apart<\/strong> from the limited menu.<\/p>\n

2. Sheila felt that a part <\/strong>of the credit should have gone to her department.<\/p>\n

3. Wouldn’t it be hard to stay apart<\/strong> from your pets for a whole month?<\/p>\n

4. Unfortunately, long waiting times are usually a part<\/strong> of the college application process.<\/p>\n

5. Apart <\/strong>from the delay, was your flight a pleasant one?<\/p>\n

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