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parted

American  
[par-tid] / ˈpær tɪd /

adjective

  1. divided into parts; cleft.

  2. divided by a part.

    parted hair.

  3. set or kept apart; separated.

  4. Botany. (of a leaf ) separated into rather distinct portions by incisions that extend nearly to the midrib or the base.

  5. Heraldry. party.

  6. Archaic. dead; deceased.

parted British  
/ ˈpɑːtɪd /

adjective

  1. botany divided almost to the base

    parted leaves

  2. heraldry showing two coats of arms divided by a vertical central line

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Other Word Forms

  • partedness noun
  • unparted adjective

Etymology

Origin of parted

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; part, -ed 2

Example Sentences

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She didn’t know who he had shown it to in the few hours since they last parted; still, she took it, and tore it to bits.

From Literature

After the loss to Usyk, Dubois - who has worked with five trainers in his pro career - briefly parted ways with coach Don Charles before swiftly reversing the decision.

From BBC

The two friends parted company at Handsome’s field.

From Literature

Everyone hushed as the soldiers parted and the king came forward.

From Literature

In recent weeks, several companies said they had parted ways with Attia.

From The Wall Street Journal

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