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separate

[sep-uh-reyt, sep-er-it] / ˈsɛp əˌreɪt, ˈsɛp ər ɪt /
ADJECTIVE
disconnected
Synonyms
STRONGEST
free independent isolated sovereign
STRONG
abstracted apportioned detached disassociated disembodied disjointed distributed disunited divided divorced loose marked parted partitioned removed scattered severed sundered
WEAK
apart asunder cut apart cut in two discrete distant divergent far between in halves put asunder set apart set asunder unattached unconnected
Antonyms
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subservient
STRONG
connected united
WEAK
associated combined joined mixed together
ADJECTIVE
alone, individual
Synonyms
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autonomous different distinct diverse free independent particular single unique various
STRONG
detached one sole solitary
WEAK
apart discrete distinctive lone only peculiar several
Antonyms
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alike common dependent like normal resembling same similar standard uniform united usual
STRONG
combined together
WEAK
associated connected joined mixed
VERB
remove something from group; keep or set apart
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break detach disconnect divide divorce sever split
STRONG
cleave dichotomize disentangle disjoin disjoint dissect dissever distribute intersect part rupture sunder uncouple undo
WEAK
break off come apart come away come between split up uncombine
Antonyms
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agree attach combine connect couple join link unite
STRONG
close mend
WEAK
desegregate marry mix
VERB
isolate, segregate
Synonyms
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break up cut off insulate
STRONG
assign classify comb compartment compartmentalize discriminate distribute group interval intervene island order seclude sequester sift sort space winnow
WEAK
close off draw apart put on one side rope off single out split up stand between
Antonyms
STRONG
disorder disorganize keep mix up
WEAK
combine desegregate join marry mix unite
VERB
part company in a romantic or other relationship
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break up divorce estrange leave part company split
STRONG
bifurcate depart detach discontinue disengage disunify disunite diverge drop part uncouple
WEAK
break it off break off dedomicile go away go different ways go separate ways pull out split up take leave unlink untie the knot
Antonyms
STRONGEST
marry
STRONG
come connect engage join link
WEAK
combine unite

Example Sentences

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Just seven points separate Arne Slot's side from 13th-placed Bournemouth.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

A source from Macron's office said on Tuesday that Esfandiari was a "separate case", noting she had lodged an appeal, without offering further details.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Broadcom also disclosed a separate agreement with Anthropic that marks an extension of their business relationship.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

As they form, their materials separate by weight.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

“That’s easy,” said Bat, following Laurence into the holding room, where dogs waited in separate kennels for their bath.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold