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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The Afghan Whigs were in official existence until 2001, when they amicably parted ways.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
L3Harris shares fell after the defense contractor said it had parted ways with its chairman and chief executive due to his conduct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
It is the first Wales shirt produced by sportswear brand Sudu, after the FAW parted ways with Adidas after 13 years.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Warning described how the "the clouds parted" at the last second in the Faroe Islands in 2015, allowing her to see an eclipse that people just hundreds of metres away missed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Lord Fredrick got up and parted the curtains.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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