Separated Definition & Meaning

separated
adjective
  1. being or feeling set or kept apart from others; "she felt detached from the group"; "could not remain the isolated figure he had been"- Sherwood Anderson; "thought of herself as alone and separated from the others"; "had a set-apart feeling"
  2. spaced apart
  3. separated at the joint; "a dislocated knee"; "a separated shoulder"
  4. no longer connected or joined; "a detached part"; "on one side of the island was a hugh rock, almost detached"; "the separated spacecraft will return to their home bases"

"Separated" in song lyrics

See how separated is used in real songs:

  • "Keep your mail and the next mans completely separated"
    Apocalipps — 10 Jail Commandments
  • "Yet we have no worth 'cause we're separated"
    The Cross Movement — Father Forgive Them
  • "Physically separate, separated"
    LMNO — First Things First

Usage tips for "separated"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "separated" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for separated to find words that pair well.

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