separate
/ˈsɛpəɹət//ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/noun
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(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.
verb
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To divide (a thing) into separate parts.
Example: Separate the articles from the headings.
To disunite from a group or mass; to disconnect.
To cause (things or people) to be separate.
Example: If the kids get too noisy, separate them for a few minutes.
To divide itself into separate pieces or substances.
Example: The sauce will separate if you don't keep stirring.
adjective
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Apart from (the rest); not connected to or attached to (anything else).
Example: This chair can be disassembled into five separate pieces.
(followed by “from”) Not together (with); not united (to).
Example: I try to keep my personal life separate from work.