Below you will find one of the uses of the phrasal verb 'set apart' which you are likely to find used in the Cambridge Advanced exam.

In addition to the meaning/definition, you will also find two examples of it being used with this meaning (to help you better understand its use and the context it is used in).

In order to remember this use, make sure to make an example in your own words with the phrasal verb.

Use

To say what makes something or somebody different (and normally better) to others of a similar type.

All the candidates for the job were good. However, there was one I really liked, Judy. Her positive attitude and knowledge in the interview SET her APART from the rest of the candidates for me.

Athough I love all the songs of the Beatles, what SETS the song Hey Jude APART from the others are the lyrics. They are the best that the band wrote.

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