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separate

The correct spelling is separate.

How to pronounce separate

/ˈsɛpəɹət/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

verb

  1. 1.To divide (a thing) into separate parts.
  2. 2.To disunite from a group or mass; to disconnect.
  3. 3.To cause (things or people) to be separate.
  4. 4.To divide itself into separate pieces or substances.
  5. 5.To set apart; to select from among others, as for a special use or service.

adjective

  1. 1.Apart from (the rest); not connected to or attached to (anything else).
  2. 2.(followed by “from”) Not together (with); not united (to).

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