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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Raducanu parted ways with Richardson after her US Open win, and has been without a permanent coach since parting ways with Francisco Roig after her second-round exit from the Australian Open in January.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
This means our species parted ways with the other great apes, and evolved for kids to be raised not by one or even two parents, but by parents plus helpers.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
I laughed in agreement as we parted ways to shower and change for dinner.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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
“Moses parted the Red Sea. I’m not nearly as talented when it comes to my driveway.”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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