parted
set or kept apart; separated.
Botany. (of a leaf) separated into rather distinct portions by incisions that extend nearly to the midrib or the base.
Heraldry. party (def. 19).
Archaic. dead; deceased.
Origin of parted
1Other words from parted
- part·ed·ness, noun
- un·part·ed, adjective
Words Nearby parted
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How to use parted in a sentence
Reached Tuesday, a Sitrick Co. rep confirmed they parted ways with Epstein in April 2011.
Sleazy Billionaire’s Double Life Featured Beach Parties With Stephen Hawking | M.L. Nestel | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThrough a spokesperson, Klaus does not deny that he and Cato parted ways.
Vaclav Klaus, Libertarian Hero, Has His Wings Clipped by Cato Institute | James Kirchick | December 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBefore we parted, he reminded me once again as I was walking to my car to read ‘Why Men Love War.’
Many lawmakers are naturally skeptical, since the two groups formally parted ways last winter.
Even a Top Democrat Thinks Obama's Legal Case for War Makes No Sense | Eli Lake | September 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSuddenly the crowd parted, making way for a man who walked toward us in a bent over shuffle.
Soon after they parted, with a sarcastic laugh from the Spaniard, and Ma'amselle mingled with the crowd.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterOn joining the earl, father and son met as if they had parted only the previous day.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsThe exile and the maiden, in short, fell in love with each other, and they mutually vowed never to be parted but by force.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanThe crest-fallen astronomer plodded on his weary way, another example of a fool and his money soon parted.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousOn the march Harry had an opportunity to tell Lawrence much that had happened to him since they parted.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. Dunn
British Dictionary definitions for parted
/ (ˈpɑːtɪd) /
botany divided almost to the base: parted leaves
heraldry showing two coats of arms divided by a vertical central line
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