set somebody/something apart phrasal verb (see also set)

1. if a quality sets someone or something apart, it makes them different from or better than other people or things
set somebody/something apart from
Man’s ability to reason sets him apart from other animals.

2. [usually passive] to keep something, especially a particular time, for a special purpose
set somebody/something apart for
Traditionally, these days were set apart for prayer and fasting.

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set apart
set (someone/something) apart (from (someone/something))
to show someone or something to be different or special.
Those selected as leaders of the future have qualities that set them apart.

He's the one in the big white hat and bow tie, which sets him apart from all the men in dark suits.

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