Apart versus A part
It’s not always different words but sometimes same words having just a spacing gap between them can create a huge difference in the meaning of the sentences and can cause confusion among the readers. In this article we are going to see such two terms only namely apart and a part.
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In this article we are going to see meanings of the term described above and also we are going to use them in sentence making for better understanding.
Use of the term apart and a part in sentence making
Apart |
A part |
Apart as an adverb |
A part as a noun |
Term refers to be separated by a distance or to be in a state of being separate or isolated
Use in sentences The negotiation reached an impasse, and Sam seemed farther apart than ever in reaching a compromise.
Time spent apart only strengthened their appreciation for each other.
The storm tore the fragile tent apart, leaving the Sam’s campers exposed to the elements.
Sam’s success set him apart from others in his field.
Important note The term apart is sometimes also used as an adjective where it is used to show separation and feeling of emotionally isolated.
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Term used when you’re talking about a component or piece of something larger. It’s the opposite of “apart
Use in sentences Sam yours each student played a part in creating the vibrant mural on the school wall.
Sam felt proud to be a part of the historic event.
The delicious spices are a part of what makes this dish so special which is made by Sam.
Sam, understanding cultural differences is a key part of building a harmonious global community. |
Important note
As in the above segment of the article we have seen the meaning of both the words and created sentences using both the terms. We can say that indeed there is a difference in the terms and they can’t be used interchangeably. In order to remember the difference we can use a simple trick that is
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Try to remember the term apart is a single term and it is used to denote separation. So “s” stands for single term and “s” stands for separation and the term a part is opposite of term apart
After knowing the meaning, framed the sentences and acknowledging difference between both the terms let’s now proceed to correct pronunciation of both the terms.
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Apart pronounced as uh-pahrt
A part is pronounced as uh part
Summary
As to quickly summarize what we have learnt in this article first we learned the meaning of both term apart is used to show a sense of separation and the term a part is used to show belongingness and hence we say both terms are opposite to each. We also framed sentences using both the terms, learnt a simple trick to remember the difference between both the terms and at last we learned about correct pronunciation of both the terms.
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