Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

separate

verb
/ˈsɛpəˌreɪt/
Definition
To set or keep apart; to divide something into distinct parts.
Examples
  • It’s important to separate your work from your personal life.
  • The teacher asked us to separate the different components of the project.
  • They decided to separate the two groups to prevent confusion.
Meaning
Separate refers to the action of making something distinct or setting it apart from others.
Synonyms
  • divide
  • disconnect
  • split
  • isolate
  • detached