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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Separate
To keep or place something apart from others.
Definitions
- To keep or place something apart from others, or to become separated from something
- * To divide or part something, such as a mixture or a problem, into separate parts or elements
- * To make someone or something stop being connected or associated with something else
Etymology of Separate
The word "separate" originates from the Latin "separare," which is a combination of "se" (meaning "aside" or "apart") and "parare" (meaning "to prepare")
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of dividing or keeping things apart
Example Uses
- The couple decided to separate after years of marital problems
- * The teacher asked the students to separate into small groups for the project
- * The company will separate its assets into different divisions
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
united
joined
connected
linked
attached
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harmonious
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