apr: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B1General, formal & informal
Quick answer
What does “apr” mean?
Separated by a distance or interval.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
Separated by a distance or interval; not together.
In or into a state of separation, disconnection, or difference. Also used to mean 'into pieces' or 'to one side'.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Minimal. US English slightly more likely to use 'apart from' in the sense of 'except for'. UK English may favour 'aside from' or 'except for' in more formal contexts.
Connotations
Identical. Both carry the same sense of physical or metaphorical separation.
Frequency
Equally common and fundamental in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “apr” in a Sentence
to be/stand/live [ADV] apartto fall/come/tear [ADV] apartto set/hold/keep [OBJ] apartapart from [NP]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “apr” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- N/A - 'apart' is not a verb.
American English
- N/A - 'apart' is not a verb.
adverb
British English
- The villages are five miles apart.
- He took the engine apart to fix it.
American English
- Our birthdays are three days apart.
- She stood apart from the crowd.
adjective
British English
- They inhabit a cultural sphere entirely apart.
- The issue is quite apart from our main concerns.
American English
- She has a style all her own, a world apart.
- That's a separate matter, apart from the contract.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
'The two departments operate completely apart from each other, causing inefficiency.'
Academic
'The theory sets humans apart from other animals based on symbolic thought.'
Everyday
'My grandparents live apart now, but they visit every weekend.'
Technical
'The magnetic poles were held 2 cm apart during the experiment.'
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “apr”
- Confusing 'apart' (adverb) with 'a part' (noun phrase): *'I want to be apart of the team.' (Incorrect) vs. 'I want to be a part of the team.' (Correct).
- Overusing 'from' unnecessarily: *'They stood apart from each other.' (Redundant) vs. 'They stood apart.' (Sufficient).
- Misspelling as 'appart'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is one word when used as an adverb or postpositive adjective meaning 'separated'. The noun phrase is two words: 'a part' (a piece or portion of something).
They are often synonymous. 'Apart from' can sometimes have a more inclusive meaning ('in addition to'), while 'except for' is more exclusively exclusionary. In American English, 'aside from' is also common.
Yes, especially in the phrase 'Apart from...' to introduce an exception or an additional point. Example: 'Apart from the cost, the location is perfect.'
It is a phrasal verb meaning 'to distinguish between two or more similar things'. Example: 'The forged bills were impossible to tell apart from the real ones.'
Separated by a distance or interval.
Apr is usually general, formal & informal in register.
Apr: in British English it is pronounced /əˈpɑːt/, and in American English it is pronounced /əˈpɑːrt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “be poles apart”
- “a race apart”
- “tell apart”
- “joking apart”
- “come apart at the seams”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'A PART' of something that has been separated from the whole.
Conceptual Metaphor
EMOTIONAL DISTANCE IS PHYSICAL DISTANCE (e.g., 'We grew apart'). DIFFERENCE IS SEPARATION (e.g., 'That sets it apart'). FAILURE IS BREAKING INTO PIECES (e.g., 'The plan fell apart').
Practice
Quiz
Which sentence uses 'apart' CORRECTLY?