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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
STRONGEST
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
STRONGEST
agree attach combine connect couple join link unite
STRONG
close mend
WEAK
desegregate marry mix
VERB
isolate, segregate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
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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The gases separate as they move through columns that can be more than 200 feet tall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Education scholar John R. Thelin has pointed out how athletics can function like a separate corporation, tied to the university only through scholarships, logo licensing and marketing.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The gases separate as they move through columns that can be more than 200 feet tall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

This week, L.A. federal prosecutors were in two separate trials involving a charge of assault on a federal officer tied to immigration protests.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

A bit deeper in, a bright green dragon mask lay on the floor in two separate pieces, split by the otherwise completely useless sword.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.