separately
Americanadverb
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in such a way as to be physically detached, disconnected, or disjoined.
The note cards come in a boxed set of six or can be sold separately.
We wrapped each part of the gift separately and put them all in the basket.
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independently or distinctly, rather than as parts or aspects of one idea, event, process, problem, etc..
By the 17th century, “natural philosophy” (today called “natural science”) was beginning to be considered separately from philosophy in general.
Until now, these two communities have been working separately despite their similar interests.
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not at the same time or not in the same place; apart in space or time.
They’ve been married for 10 years but live separately.
The two arrived separately at the Ritz Hotel for the movie star’s 50th birthday party.
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not in a way that is shared; individually.
They should each be paid separately for the work they have done.
Other Word Forms
- unseparately adverb
Etymology
Origin of separately
First recorded in 1550–60; separate ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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They do not provide formal treatment recommendations, which are issued separately in official guidelines.
From Science Daily
The tool is essentially a modelling framework that links two things that have traditionally been handled separately:
From BBC
The demand was so great that the two youngest sisters traveled separately so they could bring the spirits to different cities at the same time.
From Literature
He’s heavier than the largest T. Rex ever unearthed, so huge that his magnificent tusks and skull had to be stored separately, in a back room.
The findings underscore how closely mental and physical health are connected across the lifespan, even though they are often treated separately.
From Science Daily
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