Is the word apart a preposition?

No, "apart" is not a preposition. It can function as an adverb or adjective.

Here's why:

* Adverb: It modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating separation or distance.

* Example: "They stood apart from the crowd." (modifies the verb "stood")

* Adjective: It describes something as separate or distinct.

* Example: "They have apart mentalities." (describes "mentalities")

Prepositions are words that connect a noun or pronoun to other words in the sentence, showing the relationship between them. They are typically followed by a noun phrase. Some common prepositions include: on, in, at, to, from, for, with, by, and about.

Example:

* "They stood apart from the crowd." ("From" is the preposition.)

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