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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishSplit apart, or describing hair combed with a visible dividing line.
Common pairings
neatly parted hair
a parted couple
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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.
