Separately: meaning, definitions and examples

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separately

[ ˈsɛp(ə)rətli ]

^{Context #1}

used in the context of doing things individually or distinctly

Apart from others, individually or distinctly; not connected or attached to anything else.

Synonyms

apart, distinctly, individually

Examples of usage

I prefer to wash my whites and colors separately.
She asked to be seated separately from her ex-husband.
We will deal with each issue separately to avoid confusion.

^{Context #2}

used in the context of being different or distinct

Not together; not joined or touching.

Synonyms

different, distinct, individual, unique

Examples of usage

He kept his red cards separately from the black ones.
The two groups were kept separate and were seated separately.

Translations

Translations of the word "separately" in other languages:

🇵🇹 separadamente

🇮🇳 अलग से

🇩🇪 separat

🇮🇩 secara terpisah

🇺🇦 окремо

🇵🇱 oddzielnie

🇯🇵 別々に (べつべつに)

🇫🇷 séparément

🇪🇸 separadamente

🇹🇷 ayrı ayrı

🇰🇷 따로

🇸🇦 بشكل منفصل

🇨🇿 odděleně

🇸🇰 oddelene

🇨🇳 分别 (fēnbié)

🇸🇮 ločeno

🇮🇸 sérstaklega

🇰🇿 бөлек

🇬🇪 ცალკე

🇦🇿 ayrılıqda

🇲🇽 separadamente

Word origin

The word 'separately' originated from the Latin word 'separatim', which means 'apart'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The concept of separating things or individuals has been a common practice throughout history, leading to the development and usage of the word 'separately' in various contexts.