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separated Meaning & Definition

ˈse-pə-ˌrāt

What Does Separated Mean?

As a verb, separated means to set or keep apart. It can also mean to make a distinction between.

Separated: Key Facts

Part of speech	verb
Pronunciation	/ˈse-pə-ˌrāt/
Syllables	3
Synonyms	detached, separate and disjointed
Antonyms	joined, linked and unified

Separated Definition (Verb)

to set or keep apart : disconnect, sever
to make a distinction between : discriminate, distinguish
separate religion from magic
sort
separate mail
to disperse in space or time : scatter
widely separated homesteads
to set aside for a special purpose : choose, dedicate
to part by a legal separation
to sever conjugal ties with
to sever contractual relations with : discharge
was separated from the army
to block off : segregate
to isolate from a mixture : extract
separate cream from milk
to divide into constituent parts
to dislocate (something, such as a shoulder) especially in sports
to become divided or detached
to sever an association : withdraw
to cease to live together as a married couple
to go in different directions
to become isolated from a mixture
the crystals separated out

Synonyms of Separated

detached separate disjointed isolated divided apart injured distributed dislocated unconnected spacedset-apartbroke up decoupled disassociated disconnected disjoined dissevered dissociated disunited divorced parted ramified resolved severed split sundered uncoupled unlinked unyoked branched (out)diverged forked spread assorted broke down categorized classed classified codified compartmentalized compartmented digested distinguished graded grouped pegged placed ranged ranked relegated sorted typed cut off insulated secluded segregated sequestered differenced differentiated discerned discriminated secerned break up decouple disassociate disconnect disjoin disjoint dissever dissociate disunite divide divorce part ramify resolve sever sunder uncouple unlink unyoke branch (out)diverge fork assort break down categorize class classify codify compartment compartmentalize digest distinguish distribute grade group peg place range rank relegate sort type insulate isolate seclude segregate sequester difference differentiate discern discriminate secern polarize splinter

Separated synonyms and antonyms →

Separated in a Sentence

my parents are separated

Separate the articles from the headings.

If the kids get too noisy, separate them for a few minutes.

The sauce will separate if you don't keep stirring.

separate religion from magic

separate mail

widely separated homesteads

was separated from the army

separate cream from milk

the crystals separated out

we tried to separate the gluey pages, but they were stuck tight

the searchers separated in order to cover more ground

separate the students by reading ability

separated the injured calf from the herd

trying to separate science from religion on one specific point

The controversy separated the company's leadership into competing sides.

Word Forms & Grammar

sep·a·rat·ed

sep·a·rat·ing

separate

separated

separates

separating

separated (comparative more separated, superlative most separated)

Origin of Separated

Middle English, from Latin separatus, past participle of separare, from se- apart + parare to prepare, procure secede, pare

First Known Use

15th centuryt

Separated Pronunciation

Separated is pronounced /ˈse-pə-ˌrāt/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (se).

Questions People Ask About Separated

What part of speech is separated?

Separated is a verb.

What is another word for separated?

You can replace separated with words such as detached, separate and disjointed. See the full list of separated synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of separated?

The opposite of separated can be expressed with words like joined, linked, unified and united.