English Reference

00 / Grammar and structure

apart vs a part

Apart describes things being separated or distant, while a part refers to a single piece of a larger whole.

01 / Side by side

  • apart

    separated by distance or time

    The two houses are about three miles apart on the same road.

  • a part

    one piece of a whole

    She wants to be a part of the new research committee.

02 / Watch out

  • Wrong: The two buildings stand two meters a part.Right: The two buildings stand two meters apart.

  • Wrong: I am happy to be apart of this successful team.Right: I am happy to be a part of this successful team.

03 / Remember

Apart (one word) means away; a part (two words) is a piece.

04 / Quick check

Fill the gap with one of the two options.

  1. 1.

    Every subscriber receives a digital badge to show they are of the streaming channel.

  2. 2.

    The two gaming monitors are placed exactly ten centimeters to create a seamless panoramic view.

  3. 3.

    The broken screen is just of the overall damage.

  4. 4.

    It is difficult to keep the children during the school holidays.

  5. 5.

    Joining the local running club made her feel like of the city fitness community.

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