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be ˈmiles apart (of two sides in an argument, dispute, etc.) not at all close to reaching agreement: The Government and the trade unions are still miles apart in this dispute. ♢ We’re miles apart on our understanding of the problem.
adverb. into pieces or parts; to pieces: to take a watch apart; an old barn falling apart from decay. separately in place, time, motion, etc.: New York and Tokyo are thousands of miles apart. Our birthdays are three days apart. to or at one side, with respect to place, purpose, or function:
be ˈmiles apart (of two sides in an argument, dispute, etc.) not at all close to reaching agreement: The Government and the trade unions are still miles apart in this dispute. ♢ We’re miles apart on our understanding of the problem.
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There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb apart. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.