Set apart
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Definition
To make someone or something clearly different from, or better than, others
Example sentence
Her creativity sets her apart from the other candidates.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: set + someone/something + apart (+ from + others)
set yourself apart
set someone apart
what sets you apart
set a brand apart
set apart from the competition
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
That skill sets him apart. ✅ (Correct — often separated with a pronoun object)
That skill sets apart him. ❌ (Incorrect — pronoun objects must be separated)