English Reference

apart vs a part

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

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.

Watch out

  • The two buildings stand two meters a part.

    The two buildings stand two meters apart.

  • I am happy to be apart of this successful team.

    I am happy to be a part of this successful team.

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

Quick check

Fill the gap with one of the two options.

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    The broken screen is just of the overall damage.

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