Set apart Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsɛt/ /əˈpɑɹt

SET uh-PART

UK

sˈɛt/ /ɐpˈɑːt

SET uh-PAHT

Definition

To recognize or make someone or something different from others, or to reserve something for a special purpose.

Usage & Nuances

Often used to talk about unique qualities ('set apart from'), or reserving things for a cause ('set apart for'). Fairly neutral register. Common collocations: 'what sets X apart,' 'set money apart for'. Avoid confusing with 'separate' (physical division).

• Spanish: distinguir - separar
• Portuguese (BR): distinguir - separar
• Portuguese (PT): distinguir - separar
• Chinese (Simplified): 使与众不同 - 留出 - 分隔
• Chinese (Traditional): 使與眾不同 - 留出 - 分隔
• Hindi: अलग करना - विशेष बनाना
• Arabic: يميز - يخصص
• Bengali: ভিন্ন করে তোলা - আলাদা করে রাখা
• Russian: выделять - отводить
• Japanese: 際立たせる - 取っておく
• Vietnamese: làm cho khác biệt - dành riêng
• Korean: 돋보이게 하다 - 따로 떼어놓다
• Turkish: ayırmak - farklı kılmak
• Urdu: نمایاں کرنا - مخصوص کرنا
• Indonesian: làm nổi bật - dành riêng

Example Sentences

Her kindness sets her apart from others.

basic

We set apart some money for emergencies.

basic

The teacher set apart an hour to answer questions.

basic

What really sets her apart is her creativity.

natural

He tries to set himself apart from the crowd by wearing bright clothes.

natural

A quiet place was set apart for meditation during the retreat.

natural