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单词 separate
释义

separate

1 of 3

verb

sep·​a·​rate ˈse-pə-ˌrāt How to pronounce separate (audio)
ˈse-ˌprāt
separated; separating

transitive verb

1
a
: to set or keep apart : disconnect, sever
b
: to make a distinction between : discriminate, distinguish
separate religion from magic
c
: sort
separate mail
d
: to disperse in space or time : scatter
widely separated homesteads
2
archaic : to set aside for a special purpose : choose, dedicate
3
: to part by a legal separation:
a
: to sever conjugal ties with
b
: to sever contractual relations with : discharge
was separated from the army
4
: to block off : segregate
5
a
: to isolate from a mixture : extract
separate cream from milk
b
: to divide into constituent parts
6
: to dislocate (something, such as a shoulder) especially in sports

intransitive verb

1
: to become divided or detached
2
a
: to sever an association : withdraw
b
: to cease to live together as a married couple
3
: to go in different directions
4
: to become isolated from a mixture
the crystals separated out

separate

2 of 3

adjective

sep·​a·​rate ˈse-p(ə-)rət How to pronounce separate (audio)
1
a
: set or kept apart : detached
b
archaic : solitary, secluded
c
: immaterial, disembodied
2
a
: not shared with another : individual
separate rooms
b
often capitalized : estranged from a parent body
separate churches
3
a
: existing by itself : autonomous
a separate country
b
: dissimilar in nature or identity
consulted five separate authorities
separateness
ˈse-p(ə-)rət-nəs How to pronounce separate (audio)
noun

separate

3 of 3

noun

sep·​a·​rate ˈse-p(ə-)rət How to pronounce separate (audio)
1
: offprint
2
: an article of dress designed to be worn interchangeably with others to form various costume combinations
usually used in plural

Synonyms

Verb

  • break up
  • decouple
  • disassociate
  • disconnect
  • disjoin
  • disjoint
  • dissever
  • dissociate
  • disunite
  • divide
  • divorce
  • part
  • ramify
  • resolve
  • sever
  • split
  • sunder
  • uncouple
  • unlink
  • unyoke

Adjective

  • different
  • individual
  • respective
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Verb Though mechanical grain cutters, called reapers, began appearing around 1800, it was with Cyrus H. McCormick's version that agriculture entered the industrial age. Older reapers simply cut and dropped grain; McCormick's cut, separated, and collected it, increasing production and, ultimately, positioning the American Midwest as the breadbasket to the world. Saveur, June/July 2008 Xanthan gum, for instance … is used in bottled salad dressing to slow the settling of the spice particles and keep water and oil from separating. Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2007 The fact is that Washington has relaxed financial regulations under both Democratic and Republican administrations, opening the doors to conflicts of interest between brokers and investment bankers. In 1998, government, despite concerns, refused to separate consulting and auditing business. Jeff Madrick, New York Times Book Review, 29 Jan. 2006 On July 11 Brinkley's publicist announced the couple had separated. "She has been extremely concerned about the impact of this situation on her children and felt it was very important to protect them and take them away for a little bit," says one of Brinkley's close friends. "She is totally shocked and just devastated." Ericka Souter et al., People, 31 July 2006 They described the process used to separate cream from milk. A great distance separated the sisters from each other. They walked together to the corner, but then they separated and went their separate ways. The main group separated into several smaller groups. Oil and water separate when combined together. The oil separated from the water. The salt crystals separated out of the liquid. Adjective Today, there are an estimated 30,000 teams playing travel ball, which is entirely separate from more long-standing youth organizations like Little League … Sara Corbett, New York Times Sports Magazine, June 2006 On my last visit to Lucio, I went with a Spanish TV starlet whose sultry looks helped us land a prime table. Dining at separate tables around us were the Duchess of Badajoz, the king's sister; novelist Mario Vargas Llosa; and a gentleman rumored to be Spain's richest man. Anya von Bremzen, Saveur, November 2006 A variation of these reactions is reflected in the American deaf community, which is divided into two groups. One rejects the notion that they are disabled. Rather, they claim, they are a separate culture with its own language. The second group defines its deafness as a disability and is more likely to assimilate into the able-bodied world. Mary Grimley Mason, Working Against Odds, 2004 There are separate restrooms for men and women. The boys have separate rooms. They slept in separate beds. We use the same Internet service provider but have separate accounts. That's an entirely separate issue. Noun "Women have a very strong sense of what works for them," says Lyn Devon, the New York designer who sells a nuanced line of silk separates and tailored dresses from her SoHo studio. Jane Herman, Vogue, June 2006 See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Pearsall focused on the position’s fine points to separate himself from the pack — and opposing defenders. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Dig up the bulbs with a garden fork, spread them out, separate any smaller bulbs from the main bulbs, and replant following the directions above. Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 The machine in question is that high-performance liquid chromatograph (HPLC), which can separate the capsaicinoids from the other components in the pepper and tell you just how many there are in parts per million (PPM). Tamar Haspel, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 When trains were shorter, a conductor could walk to the crossing to separate both sides and let cars and pedestrians pass. Alixel Cabrera, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 In the United States, adults tend to separate work and play. Matt Villano, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022 Commenters suggested that Ballard’s install barriers to separate the public beach from the private beach and prevent people from breaking the law by bringing open containers of alcohol onto the public beach. Carlos R. Muñoz, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 After the signature is verified, bipartisan two-person teams then have to physically separate the ballots from their envelopes and prepare them for tabulation. Ali Swenson And Josh Kelety, The Arizona Republic, 6 Aug. 2022 This is a really powerful tool to separate those countries and divide their government. CBS News, 6 July 2022
Adjective
The criminal case in the Celadon matter may be over, but a separate case filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to bring a civil enforcement action against Meek and Peavler remains open for the time being. Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Sep. 2022 Her brothers reported her missing to the Gillette Police Department on March 20, and an officer talked to Hightman the same day, according to an affidavit of probable cause in a related separate criminal case against her boyfriend. Faith Karimi, CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 Keep your wildlife separate from your domestic animals. Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2022 Illumina is keeping the Grail business separate from the rest of its business while these legal challenges play out. Peter Loftus, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 In 2018, Spina was sentenced to 35 months in federal prison for wire fraud in a separate New Jersey case, Ambrosio wrote in a sentencing memorandum. Travis Andersen, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2022 But the idea of, don't bother the actors and keep them separate, and don't look at them. Karli Bendlin, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 To keep the rice grains separate, boil the rice in a large pot of water as for pasta. San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 Raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs should also be kept separate from other foods. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 19 Aug. 2022
Noun
There are other bonuses, but that’s really the main separate between the tiers at the moment. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 June 2022 Pineda Pimentel, a 37-year-old military veteran, was previously arrested on Sept. 2 on a separate of rape by force or fear, the Turlock Police Department said. Stephanie Pagones, Fox News, 10 Sep. 2021 The whole theory of the case here for the Tokyo officials is to keep the Tokyo public separate, and the Olympic public in a bubble so that there wouldn't be cross contamination. Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 27 July 2021 Stephanie Goldberger, 29, also managed to leave Peru and return to Portland last week after securing a seat on a charter flight separate from those organized by the State Department. Jamie Goldberg, oregonlive, 30 Mar. 2020 When paired together, black and white separates make for a contemporary-cool spin on formalwear. Megan Ditrolio, Marie Claire, 17 Feb. 2020 Having gained experience in the industry, Givenchy struck out on his own in 1952 with a novel collection of haute separates. Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2018 While a silk summer dress or breezy separates may seem the obvious summer wardrobe choice, Olsen proves that all-black, anti-summer dressing can make a heatwave even more scorching. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 July 2019 Channeling the breezy vibes of its caftans and lightweight separates, the label’s debut swimwear was created with a holiday spirit in mind. Nandi Howard, Essence, 8 Jan. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb, Adjective, and Noun

Middle English, from Latin separatus, past participle of separare, from se- apart + parare to prepare, procure — more at secede, pare

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

separate 1 of 2

verb

sep·​a·​rate ˈse-pə-ˌrāt How to pronounce separate (audio)
separated; separating
1
: to set or keep apart
… Jess and Leslie turned and ran … down to the dry creek bed that separated farmland from the woods. Katherine Paterson, Bridge to Terabithia
2
: to make a distinction between
Be sure to separate fact from fiction.
3
: to cease to be together : part There was sadness when the friends separated.

separate

2 of 2

adjective

sep·​a·​rate ˈse-pə-rət How to pronounce separate (audio)
ˈse-prət
1
: set apart
The motel contains fifty separate units.
2
: not shared : individual
We were each busy with our separate projects.
3
: existing independently from each other
The company broke up into three separate businesses.

Choose the Right Synonym for separate

Verb

separate, part, and divide mean to break into parts or to keep apart. separate may be used when things have been put into groups, or a thing has been removed from a group, or something has been inserted between like things. Separate the good eggs from the bad ones. A fence separates the two yards. part is used when the things to be separated are closely joined in some way. Only death could part the two friends. divide means separating by cutting or breaking into pieces or sections. Divide the pie into six equal portions.

Medical Definition

separate

verb

sep·​a·​rate ˈsep-(ə-)ˌrāt How to pronounce separate (audio)
separated; separating

transitive verb

1
: to isolate from a mixture : extract
2
: dislocate
separated his right shoulder

intransitive verb

: to become isolated from a mixture

Legal Definition

separate

verb

sep·​a·​rate ˈse-pə-ˌrāt How to pronounce separate (audio)
separated; separating

transitive verb

: to cause the separation of

intransitive verb

: to undergo a separation
the couple separated last year
compare divorce

separate 1 of 2

adjective

1
as in different
not the same or shared we stayed in separate apartments on our vacation

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • different
  • respective
  • various
  • individual
  • distinct
  • disparate
  • dissimilar
  • diverse
  • distinctive
  • distinguishable
  • divergent
  • varied
  • unalike

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • same
  • identical
  • very
  • selfsame
2
as in single
not physically attached to another unit the housing development has 200 separate homes, each with its own enclosed yard

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • single
  • detached
  • discrete
  • private
  • unconnected
  • independent
  • individual
  • freestanding
  • disconnected
  • unattached
  • free
  • self-contained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • connected
  • attached
  • joined
  • linked
  • adjoining
3
as in independent
not being under the rule or control of another the former Soviet republic is now a separate country

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • independent
  • autonomous
  • sovereign
  • freestanding
  • free
  • democratic
  • self-governing
  • self-governed
  • freed
  • self-ruling
  • released
  • liberated
  • delivered
  • sovran
  • empowered
  • redeemed
  • emancipated
  • freeborn
  • unsupervised
  • unruled
  • republican
  • manumitted
  • enfranchised
  • unconquered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • subject
  • dependent
  • bound
  • nonautonomous
  • subordinate
  • captive
  • unfree
  • subjugated
  • subdued
  • conquered
  • enslaved
  • inferior
  • subservient
  • fettered
  • non-self-governing
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4
as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person the husband and wife each have separate interests

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • personal
  • private
  • personalized
  • subjective
  • individual
  • singular
  • unique
  • individualized
  • particular
  • patented
  • distinctive
  • privy
  • independent
  • specific
  • peculiar
  • identifying
  • characteristic
  • special
  • intimate
  • idiomatic
  • custom
  • specialized
  • idiosyncratic
  • express
  • customized
  • nonconformist
  • self-sufficient
  • especial
  • self-directed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • general
  • public
  • universal
  • generic
  • shared
  • popular
  • broad
  • common
  • regular
  • normal
  • prevalent
  • widespread
  • typical
  • prevailing
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separate

2 of 2

verb

1
as in to split
to set or force apart we tried to separate the gluey pages, but they were stuck tight

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • split
  • divide
  • disconnect
  • part
  • sever
  • isolate
  • resolve
  • disjoint
  • disassociate
  • detach
  • dissociate
  • divorce
  • disunite
  • decouple
  • subdivide
  • disjoin
  • pull
  • uncouple
  • dissever
  • unlink
  • dissect
  • sunder
  • ramify
  • break up
  • segregate
  • decompose
  • partition
  • fragment
  • dissolve
  • bifurcate
  • cleave
  • segment
  • unyoke
  • disintegrate
  • fractionate
  • quarter
  • disassemble
  • break down
  • rip
  • dichotomize
  • fragmentate
  • bisect
  • tear
  • fragmentize
  • halve
  • break
  • cut off
  • insulate
  • fractionalize
  • disentangle
  • fracture
  • rift
  • rupture
  • unravel
  • rend
  • seclude
  • trisect
  • disengage
  • rive
  • untie
  • sequester

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • combine
  • unify
  • unite
  • mix
  • join
  • link
  • blend
  • couple
  • assemble
  • connect
  • associate
  • attach
  • close
  • mingle
  • bind
  • stick
  • accumulate
  • fuse
  • fasten
  • knit
  • cement
  • weld
  • agglutinate
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2
as in to part
to go or move in different directions from a central point the searchers separated in order to cover more ground

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • part
  • divide
  • diverge
  • retreat
  • fork
  • scatter
  • spread
  • disperse
  • distribute
  • clear out
  • disband
  • dispel
  • dissipate
  • broadcast
  • branch (out)
  • bestrew
  • distance
  • sow
  • recede
  • break up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • join
  • converge
  • meet
  • gather
  • assemble
3
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type separate the students by reading ability

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • classify
  • distinguish
  • group
  • relegate
  • rank
  • type
  • place
  • distribute
  • sort
  • categorize
  • grade
  • class
  • list
  • compartmentalize
  • compartment
  • identify
  • organize
  • digest
  • codify
  • order
  • range
  • recognize
  • peg
  • file
  • break down
  • refer
  • assort
  • catalog
  • dispose
  • array
  • index
  • alphabetize
  • cull
  • shelve
  • systematize
  • draw up
  • cluster
  • clump
  • pigeonhole
  • set
  • marshal
  • reclassify
  • screen
  • sieve
  • sift
  • winnow
  • catalogue
  • regroup
  • subcategorize
  • recategorize
  • marshall
  • colligate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • lump
  • jumble
  • confuse
  • scramble
  • disarrange
  • mix (up)
  • misclassify
  • missort
  • mistype
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4
as in to isolate
to set or keep apart from others separated the injured calf from the herd

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • isolate
  • segregate
  • remove
  • cut off
  • insulate
  • restrain
  • seclude
  • confine
  • quarantine
  • keep
  • detach
  • sequester
  • restrict
  • hold
  • incarcerate
  • jail
  • abstract
  • disengage
  • intern
  • detain
  • immure
  • lock (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • integrate
  • connect
  • unite
  • join
  • associate
  • link
  • reintegrate
  • assimilate
  • free
  • desegregate
  • release
  • liberate
  • discharge
  • loose
See More
5
as in to differentiate
to understand or point out the difference in trying to separate science from religion on one specific point

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • differentiate
  • distinguish
  • difference
  • discriminate
  • discern
  • divide
  • secern
  • contradistinguish
  • set off
  • sever
  • part
  • demarcate
  • understand
  • comprehend
  • know
  • grasp
  • mark (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • confuse
  • mistake
  • mix (up)
  • lump (together)
  • mingle
  • confound

Synonym Chooser

The words discrete and distinct are common synonyms of separate. While all three words mean "not being each and every one the same," separate often stresses lack of connection or a difference in identity between two things.

separate rooms

Although the words discrete and separate have much in common, discrete strongly emphasizes individuality and lack of connection.

broke the job down into discrete stages

The meanings of distinct and separate largely overlap; however, distinct indicates that something is distinguished by the mind or eye as being apart or different from others.

two distinct versions
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