separate

verb
UK: /ˈsepəreɪt/
US: /ˈsepəreɪt/

  1. To divide or keep apart.

    1. I separate the trash. [ ] [ ]
    2. A fence helps separate the yards of the neighbors. [ ] [ ]

  2. To stop living together as a couple.

    1. They decided to separate. [ ] [ ]
    2. After many arguments, they chose to separate and live independently. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

divide unite detach part disconnect dissociate split
separate adjective

  1. Not joined or touching physically.

    1. Keep the dogs separate. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher asked them to sit at separate tables. [ ] [ ]

  2. Existing as distinct or different entities.

    1. We have separate bedrooms. [ ] [ ]
    2. Each department has a separate budget for travel expenses. [ ] [ ]
separate noun

  1. A piece of clothing that can be worn with others.

    1. I bought some separates. [ ] [ ]
    2. She likes to mix and match her separates to create new outfits. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "separate" in English means: To divide or keep apart., To stop living together as a couple..

The phonetic transcription of "separate" is /ˈsepəreɪt/ in British English and /ˈsepəreɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "separate": divide, unite, detach, part, disconnect, dissociate, split.

Example usage of "separate": "I separate the trash.". More examples on the page.