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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She parted some creosote branches to reveal a shriveled shrub, just ankle-high.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
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
There is a faint blush on the saint’s cheeks, and his mouth is parted ever so slightly, as if Francis is letting out a gasp of awe.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 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
The white light from the screen gleamed on James’s face, his lips parted in a faint frown.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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