Synonyms for

Separates

Verb / ˈsepɜ:ˌeɪts / / ˈsepɜ:ɪts / Another word for separates — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to divide into parts or groups

Synonyms & similar words

break assort branch severalise offprint sort furcate separate secernate divide severalize distinguish split breakup secern tell reprint disunite dissever discriminate fork differentiate comeapart ramify classify divides splits segments apportions divvies cuts disjoins disconnects detaches disengages isolates segregates distinguishes differentiates dissociates severs rips tears cleaves sunders

Synonyms by register

Formal

divides disjoins partitions segregates

Informal

splits up breaks up parts detaches

Literary

disunites divulges unclasps

Antonyms

joins unites connects merges combines attaches links

Common collocations

  • separates from
  • separates the
  • separates into
  • separates the men from the boys
  • separates the wheat from the chaff
  • separates the two
  • separates us

Word family

noun separation
verb separate
adjective separate
adverb separately

Usage note

The verb 'separates' implies a division or distinction. Be mindful of its transitive and intransitive uses.

Example sentences

  1. Mom separates the recycling from the trash.
  2. The teacher separates the students into groups for the project.
  3. I need to separate the eggs for the cake recipe.
  4. The fence separates our yard from the neighbor's.
  5. The wall separates the kitchen from the living room.

Quotes

  • Love separates us from everything that is not love.
  • The sea separates us from our enemies, and not from our brothers.
  • Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.

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