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separately Synonyms
Another word for separately
Choosing another word for separately depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
As a distinct and independent entity or unit; not together with someone or something else.
Usage Example
"The twins decided to travel to the conference individually so one of them could stay home with their pets for an extra day."
Strongest
individually
independently
Strong
apart
singly
severally
distinctly
disconnectedly
Weak
looked at one by one
• adverb (Context 2)
Used as a discourse marker to introduce a different, unrelated point or topic.
Usage Example
"The company announced higher quarterly profits today; independently, regulators opened a routine inquiry into industry shipping practices."
Strong
independently
additionally
Weak
meanwhile
Opposites of separately
The opposite of separately shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
together
jointly
collectively
conjointly
simultaneously
collaboratively
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Separately. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/separately