Meaning of the word separate in English

What does separate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

separate

US /ˈsep.ɚ.ət/

UK /ˈsep.ɚ.ət/

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

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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.

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

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They decided to separate after years of arguments.

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The couple separated last month.

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forming a unit apart; unconnected

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The two issues are entirely separate.

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Each room has a separate entrance.

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