adv. Function: adverb
1 as a discrete item FF1C; taken apart, his view seemed sound enough FF1E;
Synonyms: independently, individually, one by one, separately, severally, singly
Idioms: one at a time
2 excluded from consideration FF1C; these slips apart, he had done very well FF1E;
Synonyms: aside
Idioms: to one side
3 in or into parts FF1C; tore the sheets apart FF1E;
Synonyms: asunder, sky-high
Idioms: all to pieces, to bits ( or flinders)