20+ Synonyms for Separate & Similar Words

Definition of separate

adjective
  1. independent; not united or joint; "a problem consisting of two separate issues"; "they went their separate ways"; "formed a separate church"
  2. standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything; "a freestanding bell tower"; "a house with a separate garage"
  3. separated according to race, sex, class, or religion; "separate but equal"; "girls and boys in separate classes"

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Writing tips for "separate"

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"Separate" in song lyrics

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  • "Contact money paid workers and separate"
    Bootleg — Celebrate
  • "My crustal plate, you can't separate"
    Buddha Monk f/ Drunken Dragon, Espionage — Gots Like Come on Thru (Original Version)
  • "Sceond-rate rappers, your neck and head finna separate"
    Crooked I f/ K-Young — U Shoulda Made a Phone Call

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