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Moderateseparate
The correct spelling is separate.
How to pronounce separate
/ˈsɛpəɹət/
nounIPA: /ˈsɛpəɹət/
Say it like: Sep-ara-te
The correct spelling is separate. (usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing. For example: "Separate the articles from the headings."
Usage Examples
“Separate the articles from the headings.”
“If the kids get too noisy, separate them for a few minutes.”
“The sauce will separate if you don't keep stirring.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.
verb
- 1.To divide (a thing) into separate parts.
- 2.To disunite from a group or mass; to disconnect.
- 3.To cause (things or people) to be separate.
- 4.To divide itself into separate pieces or substances.
- 5.To set apart; to select from among others, as for a special use or service.
adjective
- 1.Apart from (the rest); not connected to or attached to (anything else).
- 2.(followed by “from”) Not together (with); not united (to).
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