Apart vs. Different — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Apart and Different
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Apart
(of two or more people or things) separated by a specified distance in time or space
The two sides remained far apart on the issue of cruise missiles
Two stone gateposts some thirty feet apart
Studies from as far apart as America and Iceland
Different
Not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality
You can play this game in different ways
The car is different from anything else on the market
Apart
To or on one side; at a distance from the main body
Isabel stepped away from Joanna and stood apart
Different
Distinct; separate
On two different occasions
Apart
So as to be shattered; into pieces
He leapt out of the car just before it was blown apart
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Different
Unlike in form, quality, amount, or nature; dissimilar
Took different approaches to the problem.
Apart
At a distance in place, position, or time
Railings spaced two feet apart.
Born three years apart.
Different
Distinct or separate
That's a different issue altogether.
Apart
Away from another or others
Grew apart over the years.
Decided to live apart.
Different
Various or assorted
Interviewed different members of the community.
Apart
In or into parts or pieces
Split apart.
Different
Differing from all others; unusual
A different point of view.
Apart
One from another
I can't tell the twins apart.
Different
In a different way or manner; otherwise
"Carol ... didn't know different until Elinor told her" (Ben Brantley).
Apart
Aside or in reserve, as for a separate use or purpose
Funds set apart for the project.
Different
Not the same; exhibiting a difference.
Apart
As a distinct item or entity
Quality sets it apart.
Different
Various, assorted, diverse.
Apart
Set apart; isolated. Used after a noun or in the predicate
A people who have existed over the centuries as a world apart.
Different
Distinct, separate; used for emphasis after numbers and other determiners of quantity.
Several different scientists all reached this conclusion at about the same time.
Apart
Being excepted or excluded from consideration
All joking apart, I think you're wrong.
Different
Unlike most others; unusual.
Apart
Placed separately (in regard to space or time).
Different
(mathematics) The different ideal.
Apart
Separately, exclusively, not together
Consider the two propositions apart.
Different
Differently.
Apart
Aside; away; not included.
Joking apart, what do you think?
Different
Distinct; separate; not the same; other.
Apart
In or into two or more parts.
We took the computer apart and put it back together.
Different
Of various or contrary nature, form, or quality; partially or totally unlike; dissimilar; as, different kinds of food or drink; different states of health; different shapes; different degrees of excellence.
Men are as different from each other, as the regions in which they are born are different.
Apart
(following its objective complement) Apart from.
A handful of examples apart, an English preposition precedes its complement.
Different
Unlike in nature or quality or form or degree;
Took different approaches to the problem
Came to a different conclusion
Different parts of the country
On different sides of the issue
This meeting was different from the earlier one
Apart
(Used after a noun or in the predicate) Exceptional, distinct.
In a class apart.
Different
Distinctly separate from the first;
That's another (or different) issue altogether
Apart
Having been taken apart; disassembled, in pieces.
Different
Differing from all others; not ordinary;
Advertising that strives continually to be different
This new music is certainly different but I don't really like it
Apart
Separate, on the side.
Different
Not like; marked by dissimilarity;
For twins they are very unlike
People are profoundly different
Apart
Misspelling of a part
Different
Distinct or separate;
Each interviewed different members of the community
Apart
Separately, in regard to space or company; in a state of separation as to place; aside.
Others apart sat on a hill retired.
The Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself.
Apart
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.
Apart
Aside; away.
Let Pleasure go, put Care apart.
Apart
In two or more parts; asunder; to piece; as, to take a piece of machinery apart.
Apart
Remote and separate physically or socially;
Existed over the centuries as a world apart
Preserved because they inhabited a place apart
Tiny isolated villages remote from centers of civilization
An obscure village
Apart
Not living together as man and wife;
Decided to live apart
Maintaining separate households
They are separated
Apart
Having characteristics not shared by others;
Scientists felt they were a group apart
Apart
Separated or at a distance in place or position or time;
These towns are many miles apart
Stood with his legs apart
Born two years apart
Apart
Not taken into account or excluded from consideration;
These problems apart, the country is doing well
All joking aside, I think you're crazy
Apart
Away from another or others;
They grew apart over the years
Kept apart from the group out of shyness
Decided to live apart
Apart
Placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose;
Had a feeling of being set apart
Quality sets it apart
A day set aside for relaxing
Apart
One from the other;
People can't tell the twins apart
Apart
Into parts or pieces;
He took his father's watch apart
Split apart
Torn asunder
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