Draw apart Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɹɔ/ /əˈpɑɹt
DRAW uh-PART
dɹˈɔː/ /ɐpˈɑːt
draw uh-PAHT
Definition
To move away from someone or something, either physically or emotionally; to become separated.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly formal or literary; often used for people becoming distant emotionally or moving apart slowly. Not as common in everyday speech as 'grow apart.' Can refer to both physical and emotional distancing.
Spanish: separarse - distanciarsePortuguese (BR): afastar-se - distanciar-sePortuguese (PT): afastar-se - distanciar-seChinese (Simplified): 分开 - 疏远Chinese (Traditional): 分開 - 疏遠Hindi: अलग होना - दूर होनाArabic: يبتعد - يتباعدBengali: দূরে সরে যাওয়া - আলাদা হয়ে যাওয়াRussian: отдаляться - расходитьсяJapanese: 離れていく - 別れていくVietnamese: xa rời - tách rờiKorean: 멀어지다 - 떨어지다Turkish: uzaklaşmak - ayrılmakUrdu: الگ ہونا - دور ہوناIndonesian: menjauh - berpisah
Example Sentences
The two friends slowly drew apart over the years.
basic
The curtains drew apart to reveal the stage.
basic
The children began to draw apart during the game.
basic
We used to talk every day, but lately we've drawn apart.
natural
As the argument grew, they began to draw apart without realizing it.
natural
Over time, our interests changed and we just naturally drew apart.
natural