adjective
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botany divided almost to the base
parted leaves
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heraldry showing two coats of arms divided by a vertical central line
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of parted
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at part, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Dubois and Charles parted ways after that loss at Wembley, ending their 18-month relationship, but they reunited later in 2025 and have been working towards returning to the top of the sport.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Before we parted, I asked if, having already won two awards, he still gets caught up in the hoopla of the Tony Awards.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
We shook hands and parted ways, the tour complete.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
This Wednesday Delta, the world’s most valuable airline, reported quarterly results and parted the clouds a bit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
The snakes parted as the leader streaked through the water toward Clare.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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