separate — existing or happening independently; not connected
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing or happening independently; not connected
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsepərət/
Korean meaning: 분리된, 별개의, 독립적인
Korean pronunciation: 세-퍼-럿 (강세: 세)
Example Sentences
- My mom separates the laundry like she's sorting students by grade - whites with whites, colors with colors!
- We decided to go our separate ways after graduation.
- Can you separate the egg whites from the yolks without breaking any?
separate
ADJECTIVE//ˈsepərət//
existing or happening independently; not connected

two groups of friends sit at completely different tables with empty space between them. Each group talks and laughs among themselves without any interaction with the other group. The left group shares pizza while the right group enjoys sandwiches at their own table. A clear walkway and several empty chairs create obvious distance between the two groups. Other students move around the cafeteria but these two groups remain completely apart from each other. groups existing independently without any connection to each other
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Separate tables, desperate plans, elaborate dreams that slip through hands
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Origin
From Latin 'separatus', the past participle of 'separare', which combines 'se-' (apart) and 'parare' (to prepare or make ready). The word entered English through Old French in the 15th century.
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“My mom separates the laundry like she's sorting students by grade - whites with whites, colors with colors!”
“We decided to go our separate ways after graduation.”
“Can you separate the egg whites from the yolks without breaking any?”
“My cat thinks my keyboard and my coffee mug are separate playgrounds designed just for him.”
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