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Synonyms

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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It also parted ways with its chief operating, financial, and legal executives.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

What’s more, Seattle parted ways with a quarterback and receiver who for years had been cornerstones of their offense.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Several other retailers have also parted ways with products using synthetic colors and other artificial ingredients.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

Though it’s unclear why Wasserman has decided to sell such a spectacular abode, it is not the first time that he has parted ways with an architectural masterpiece of such significance.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

The clouds parted just long enough to reveal the top of the mountain below them: a spearhead of black rock jutting from mossy green slopes.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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