what does apart mean?

[Zoi]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #257 "Irregular Verbs Test (5)", question 1

The two ropes were ......... together so it was difficult to get them apart.

(a) bind
(b) bound
(c) binds

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #257 "Irregular Verbs Test (5)", answer 1

The two ropes were bound together so it was difficult to get them apart.

Correct answer: (b) bound
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what does apart mean?

Zoi

[Mister Micawber]

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'Apart' means 'separated'.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's