adj Uncommon

parted

PAH-tihd

Parted (adj) means Separated or divided, or (of hair) combed to one side to form a visible line. Example: “His neatly parted hair made him look older than he was.”

adj

Separated or divided, or (of hair) combed to one side to form a visible line.

"His neatly parted hair made him look older than he was."

"They lived as a parted family for years after the divorce."

How to use parted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSplit apart, or describing hair combed with a visible dividing line.

Common pairings

neatly parted hair a parted couple

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Rhymes for parted

hearted charted departed thwarted uncharted brokenhearted

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Frequently asked questions

What does “parted” mean?

The word “parted” means separated or divided, or (of hair) combed to one side to form a visible line. In plain terms, split apart, or describing hair combed with a visible dividing line.

How do you pronounce “parted”?

“Parted” is pronounced PAH-tihd (/ˈpɑɹtɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “parted” in a sentence?

Here is “parted” used in a sentence: “His neatly parted hair made him look older than he was.”

What part of speech is “parted”?

“Parted” is an adjective.

Is “parted” a common word?

“Parted” is an uncommon word in modern English.