“apart” – English explanatory dictionary

adv 1. separated ○ The two churches are about six miles apart. 2. not together ○ They were married but now they’re living apart. 3. in separate pieces ○ He took the watch apart. □ the watch came apart the watch opened into pieces 4. □ to tell something, someone apart to realise how two things or people are different ○ The twins are very alike – can you tell them apart?

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.