1. adjective /ˈsɛp(ə)ɹət,ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/
This chair can be disassembled into five separate pieces.
I try to keep my personal life separate from work.
2. verb /ˈsɛp(ə)ɹət,ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/
a) To divide (a thing) into separate parts.
Separate the articles from the headings.
b) To cause (things or people) to be separate.
If the kids get too noisy, separate them for a few minutes.
3. noun /ˈsɛp(ə)ɹət,ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/
Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.
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