parted

adjective

part·​ed ˈpär-təd How to pronounce parted (audio)
1
a
: divided into parts
b
: cleft so that the divisions reach nearly but not quite to the base
usually used in combination
a 3-parted corolla
2
archaic : dead

Examples of parted in a Sentence

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Feldman’s attorneys said that’s when Wheeler gave him the tools and the two parted ways, but prosecutors said Feldman got into Wheeler’s Honda Accord, leaving his own phone behind in his car. Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024 Though she's been wearing the cut air-dried, this sleek and parted style is easy and occasion-ready. Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2023 Put the parted hair into a bun and secure it with a claw clip. 4. Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 18 July 2023 Clay masks, modeled with open eyes and parted mouths, preserved life in their faces. Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for parted 

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of parted was in 1534

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“Parted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parted. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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