Sekirov Dictionary

separate

/ˈsɛp.əˌɹeɪt/

adjective 2
verb 5
noun 2
forms 5
phrases 2

adjective2

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apart from the rest, and not joined or connected to anything else
- This chair can be disassembled into five separate pieces.
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Not together (with); not united (to).
- I try to keep my personal life separate from work.

verb5

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To divide (a thing) into separate parts.
- Separate the articles from the headings.
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To disunite from a group or mass; to disconnect.
- Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? — 1611
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To cause (things or people) to be separate.
- If the kids get too noisy, separate them for a few minutes.
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To divide itself into separate pieces or substances.
- The sauce will separate if you don't keep stirring.
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(no longer used) To set apart; to select from among others, as for a special use or service.
- Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. — 1611

noun2

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[usually plural] Anything that is sold by itself, especially articles of clothing such as blouses, skirts, jackets, and pants.
- French taffeta evening separates – a puffball skirt, and a ruffled blouse – were pressed flat to drag them up to date. — 2017
A printing of an article from a periodical as its own distinct publication and distributed independently, often with different page numbers.

forms

separated · separating · separates · separateth · separatest

Phrases with separate

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