Synonyms for

Separately

Verb / ˈsepɜ:ʌtli: / / ˈseprʌtli: / Another word for separately — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adverb - in a way that is not joined or connected with anything else

Synonyms & similar words

singly severally onebyone onanindividualbasis individually individually apart distinctly discreetly singly alone independently isolatedly unconnectedly detachedly apiece severally solitarily unaccompanied unaided unassisted privately personally

Synonyms by register

Formal

individually distinctly apart severally

Informal

on their own by themselves each on their own

Literary

sundered discretely

Antonyms

together jointly unitedly collectively combinedly in unison concurrently

Common collocations

  • treated separately
  • kept separately
  • sold separately
  • packaged separately
  • works separately
  • lives separately
  • divided separately

Word family

noun separation
verb separate
adjective separate

Usage note

This adverb indicates that things are done or considered in isolation from each other. It is often used in contexts of division or individual treatment.

Example sentences

  1. The twins have separate bedrooms.
  2. The teacher graded each student's paper separately.
  3. My mom and dad arrived at the party separately.
  4. The two teams will compete separately.
  5. I like to sort my laundry into colors and wash them separately.

Quotes

  • "We are all different, but when we ask for the Lord's blessings, we must not forget that God created us equal." - Rafael Perestrello
  • "The loneliest moment in someone's life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly." - F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • "There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud." - Carl Sandburg

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