separate — existing or happening independently; not connected
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing or happening independently; not connected
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsepərət/
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
The scientist separated the mixture into its individual parts.
A wall separated the royal garden from the busy city. (DIVIDE + KEEP APART = SEPARATE)
One path can separate into different fates and different states.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
se- (apart) + parare (to prepare/make ready) + -ate (verb suffix) = separate
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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