Parted: meaning, definitions and examples
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parted
[ ˈpɑrtɪd ]
past form
The word 'parted' is the simple past tense of the verb 'part'. It refers to the action of separating or dividing something into parts. This can involve physical objects as well as abstract concepts such as relationships or discussions. When individuals parted ways, it often implies a conclusion of a meeting or the end of an association. In literature, 'parted' may evoke feelings of loss or nostalgia.
Synonyms
dispersed, divided, separated, split
Examples of usage
- They parted amicably after their discussion.
- She parted her hair neatly on one side.
- The couple parted ways after five years together.
Translations
Translations of the word "parted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 partido
🇮🇳 भागा हुआ
🇩🇪 getrennt
🇮🇩 terpisah
🇺🇦 розділений
🇵🇱 podzielony
🇯🇵 分かれた
🇫🇷 parti
🇪🇸 partido
🇹🇷 bölünmüş
🇰🇷 분리된
🇸🇦 مفصول
🇨🇿 rozdělený
🇸🇰 rozdelený
🇨🇳 分开的
🇸🇮 razdeljen
🇮🇸 partaður
🇰🇿 бөлінген
🇬🇪 გამყოფი
🇦🇿 bölünmüş
🇲🇽 partido
Word origin
The word 'parted' derives from the Old French 'partir', which means 'to divide, to separate'. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word 'partire' which is formed from 'pars', meaning 'part' or 'share'. This lineage reflects the word's evolution through various languages, leading to its current usage in English. In Middle English, the influence of French on the language brought about the adaptation of the term into forms that we recognize today. 'Parted' has been used in English texts since the 14th century, where it first appeared in literature to describe both physical and metaphorical separations. Over time, it has maintained its relevance in poetry and prose, often associated with themes of love, loss, and the passage of time.