adv. 1 separately; not together (keep your feet apart). 2 into pieces (came apart in my hands). 3 a to or on one side. b out of consideration (placed after noun : joking apart). 4 to or at a distance. apart from 1 excepting; not considering. 2 in addition to (apart from roses we grow irises).
[ ME f. OF f. à to + part side ]