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Meaning of the word separate in English

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separate

US /ˈsep.ɚ.ət/
UK /ˈsep.ər.ət/
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Verb

1.

form a distinction or division between (two or more things); keep apart

Example:
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The fence separates the two properties.
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You should separate the white clothes from the colored ones before washing.
Synonym:
divide split detach disconnect disjoin unite combine join connect attach unite combine join connect attach
2.

(of a couple) stop living together as a couple; divorce

Example:
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They decided to separate after years of arguments.
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The couple separated last month.
Synonym:
split up break up divorce part company reconcile reunite marry unite reconcile reunite marry unite

Adjective

forming a unit apart; unconnected

Example:
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The two issues are entirely separate.
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Each room has a separate entrance.
Synonym:
distinct individual independent detached unconnected united combined connected joined integrated united combined connected joined integrated
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separation separated separately separate out separate the sheep from the goats