separate

/ˈsɛpəɹət//ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/

noun

  1. 1

    (usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

verb

  1. 1

    To divide (a thing) into separate parts.

    Separate the articles from the headings.
  2. 2

    To disunite from a group or mass; to disconnect.

  3. 3

    To cause (things or people) to be separate.

    If the kids get too noisy, separate them for a few minutes.
  4. 4

    To divide itself into separate pieces or substances.

    The sauce will separate if you don't keep stirring.
  5. 5

    To set apart; to select from among others, as for a special use or service.

Antonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Apart from (the rest); not connected to or attached to (anything else).

    This chair can be disassembled into five separate pieces.
  2. 2

    (followed by “from”) Not together (with); not united (to).

    I try to keep my personal life separate from work.

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