separate
separate is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, separate is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofseparate
- (usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.
- 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."
- To set apart; to select from among others, as for a special use or service.
- 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."
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