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Separate - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

separate

/ˈsɛpəˌreɪt/ /ˈsɛp(ə)rət/

Definition:

To divide or keep apart, distinct from others.

Synonyms:

Divide, detach, disconnect, isolate

Part of Speech:

Verb, adjective

Antonyms:

Join, unite, combine

Common Collocations:

Separate rooms, separate ways, separate entities

Derivatives:

Separately, separation, separateness

Usage Tips:

Use "separate" as a verb for dividing things and as an adjective for things kept apart.

Common Phrases:

Separate the wheat from the chaff, go their separate ways, separate but equal

Etymology:

From Latin "separatus," meaning "to pull apart."

Examples:

  • 1. The twins share a room but have separate beds.
  • 2. Please separate the recyclables from the trash.
  • 3. They decided to go their separate ways after graduation.
  • 4. The teacher asked us to work on separate projects.

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