A2adjective 1K

Separate

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈseprət/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈseprət/"]/

Meaning of Separate

forming a unit by itself; not joined to something else

In simple words: To put things apart from each other.

Separate in a sentence

• It's important to keep the separate components of the experiment organized.
• We should have a separate discussion about the budget.
• The twins have separate rooms, but they often play together.
• To keep things clear, let’s write down separate lists for each task.
• The report includes separate sections for each department.

How to use Separate

Use 'separate' when discussing dividing items or concepts. It's neutral, suitable for both written and spoken contexts. Avoid in overly casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

separate + object

Memory hint

Think of 'separate' like 'see separate' — imagine seeing two things that are not touching.

Related words

Collocations with Separate

• be
• become
• remain
• somewhat
• very
• essentially
• from
• go your separate ways
• be
• become
• remain
• somewhat
• very
• essentially
• from
• go your separate ways

Synonyms for Separate

• divide
• disconnect
• isolate
• split
• segregate

Opposites of Separate

• combine
• join
• unite

Common mistakes with Separate

• 'Seperate' is a common misspelling.
• 'Separating' is sometimes incorrectly used with a direct object when it should not be.

Frequently asked questions about Separate

What does Separate mean?

To put things apart from each other.

What is the definition of Separate?

forming a unit by itself; not joined to something else

How do you use Separate in a sentence?

It's important to keep the separate components of the experiment organized.

Can you give another example of Separate?

We should have a separate discussion about the budget.

What are synonyms for Separate?

Common alternatives include divide, disconnect, isolate, split, segregate.

What is the opposite of Separate?

Opposite meanings include combine, join, unite.

What words go with Separate?

It commonly pairs with be, become, remain, somewhat, very, essentially, from, go your separate ways, be, become, remain, somewhat, very, essentially, from, go your separate ways.

What are common mistakes when using Separate?

'Seperate' is a common misspelling. 'Separating' is sometimes incorrectly used with a direct object when it should not be.

How do you pronounce Separate?

US: /["/ˈseprət/"]/, UK: /["/ˈseprət/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Separate?

Use 'separate' when discussing dividing items or concepts. It's neutral, suitable for both written and spoken contexts. Avoid in overly casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Separate?

"Separate" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.