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Difference between Part from something and Part with something

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part from something—

1. (of an object) become detached from smth.:

  • The lips that parted from the horn, for only a moment, were sensual and expressive.

2. leave a place:

  • Ken finally parted from the city lights as he crossed the last street separating everything from the beach.

3. become separated from smth.:

  • Mrs. Sinclair had long parted from the last bloom of physical youth.

part with something—

1. (of property) sell or give away:

  • I am reluctant to part with this tea service, as it originally belonged to my mother.

2. (of money) spend:

  • He was very unwilling to part with his money, even to buy a house.