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separate

/ˈsɛpəˌreɪt/
sep · a · rate ˈsɛp · ə · ˌreɪt
English Definition
v. to cause to move or be apart
中文释义
分开,分离
Significado en Español
separar, dividir
한국어 뜻
분리하다, 나누다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tách biệt, chia ra
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Example Sentence

Please separate the recyclables from the trash.

请把可回收物和垃圾分开。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “separate”:

  1. A detach
  2. B combine
  3. C merge
  4. D unite
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A — detach. “separate” means v. to cause to move or be apart

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Please ______ the ripe red apples from the rotten ones in the basket.

  1. A mix
  2. B separate
  3. C combine
  4. D join
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B — separate. “separate” means v. to cause to move or be apart

Common questions about “separate”

What does “separate” mean?

separate — v. to cause to move or be apart. In Chinese: 分开,分离.

How do you pronounce “separate”?

separate is pronounced /ˈsɛpəˌreɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sep · a · rate.

How do you use “separate” in a sentence?

Please separate the recyclables from the trash. (请把可回收物和垃圾分开。)

What are synonyms for “separate”?

divide, split, part — all close in meaning to separate (v. to cause to move or be apart).

Is “separate” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. separate appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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