Separating: meaning, definitions and examples
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separating
[ ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪŋ ]
two words
To set or keep apart; divide or dissociate: The new highway will separate the two towns. To put space between; space apart or scatter: small farms that were separated one from another by miles of open land. To form a border or barrier between: A hedge separates the two yards.
Synonyms
disconnect, divide, segregate, split
Examples of usage
- The fence separates the backyard from the front yard.
- The mountain range separates the two valleys.
- The wall separates the kitchen from the living room.
people or things
To cause to move or be apart: The horse separated the children. To mark as separate; distinguish: The doctor separated the cases by severity. To part company; go away from each other; disperse: The friends separated at the end of the street.
Synonyms
break up, disperse, part, scatter
Examples of usage
- The teacher separated the students into groups.
- The police separated the fighting crowd.
- The siblings separated after a heated argument.
Translations
Translations of the word "separating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 separando
🇮🇳 अलग करना
🇩🇪 trennen
🇮🇩 memisahkan
🇺🇦 розділення
🇵🇱 oddzielanie
🇯🇵 分離する
🇫🇷 séparer
🇪🇸 separando
🇹🇷 ayırma
🇰🇷 분리
🇸🇦 فصل
🇨🇿 oddělování
🇸🇰 oddeľovanie
🇨🇳 分离
🇸🇮 ločevanje
🇮🇸 aðskilnaður
🇰🇿 бөлу
🇬🇪 გამოყოფა
🇦🇿 ayırma
🇲🇽 separando
Etymology
The word 'separating' originates from the Latin word 'separatus', which means 'to divide' or 'to set apart'. The concept of separating has been essential in various aspects of human life, from physical separation of objects to emotional separation between individuals. Throughout history, the act of separating has played a crucial role in defining boundaries, creating order, and resolving conflicts.
See also: separable, separated, separately, separation, separatism, separatist.
Word Frequency Rank
At #6,388 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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