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apart Synonyms
Another word for apart
Choosing another word for apart depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
Separated by a specified distance in space or time.
Usage Example
"The two oak trees were planted twenty feet away along the driveway."
Strong
away
separately
asunder
• adverb (Context 2)
Into separate pieces or component parts.
Usage Example
"The technician carefully took the antique clock to pieces to clean its gears."
Strongest
to pieces
to bits
Strong
asunder
in two
• adjective (Context 3)
Separated, isolated, or having unique qualities that distinguish someone or something from others (used predicatively or following a noun).
Usage Example
"Her innovative approach to classical composition puts her in a class separate from her contemporaries."
Strongest
separate
Strong
isolated
distinct
unique
detached
aloof
independent
• adverb (Context 4)
To or on one side; excluded from consideration.
Usage Example
"Joking aside, we really need to finalize the project budget before Friday."
Strongest
aside
to one side
Strong
separately
Opposites of apart
The opposite of apart shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
together
connected
integrated
included
united
whole
side by side
intact
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Apart. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/apart