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separately

/ˈsɛp.ə.ɹət.li/
sep · a · rate · ly
Adjective:separate
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separately Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

As a distinct and independent entity or unit; not together with someone or something else.

Example

"The twins decided to travel to the conference separately so one of them could stay home with their pets for an extra day."

2

Used as a discourse marker to introduce a different, unrelated point or topic.

Example

"The company announced higher quarterly profits today; separately, regulators opened a routine inquiry into industry shipping practices."

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Word Nuance & Usage

One of the most frequently misspelled words in English; remember that there is "a rat" in "separately" to avoid the common misspelling "seperately."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 15th century from the adjective 'separate' (derived from Latin 'separatus', past participle of 'separare', meaning 'to pull apart') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Separately. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/separately
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