separately
gb/sˈɛpɚɪtli/ us/sˈɛpɚɪtli/
B1
Inglés
~ 6600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
B1
property
1
not together; each on its own
not together with other people or things; each one on its own
Patrón de uso:
[someone] does [something] separately
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"We live separate"* instead of *"We live separately"* (an adverb is needed). They also confuse *separately* with *alone*: *separately* means "not together with others" and can still involve other people (e.g., two people working separately), while *alone* means "with no other person present."
Sinónimos
individually (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and often used in written or careful speech.)
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apart (Focuses more on physical or emotional distance; not always interchangeable in abstract or procedural contexts.)
Antónimos
together (Direct opposite, meaning in one group, at the same time, or in the same place.)
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jointly (Opposite in contexts where people share an action, responsibility, or decision.)
Colocaciones
live separately
|travel separately
|wash separately
|store separately
|calculate separately
|deal with separately
Temas
daily life
|relationships
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- We decided to file our taxes separately this year.
- Although they are married, they choose to live separately.
- Please wash dark and light clothes separately to avoid color transfer.
- The data for men and women were analyzed separately.
- They asked us to apply separately, not as a group.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We pay our bills separately.
- They came to the party separately.
- Please wash this shirt separately.
- The teacher spoke to each student separately.
- We will study each problem separately.
adverb
B2
property
2
not included; as an extra item
not part of the main thing; you must get it or pay for it on its own
Patrón de uso:
[item] is sold separately
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes miss the idea of extra cost and think *sold separately* means "sold in different shops." It usually means the item is not part of the main product or price and must be bought or paid for on its own.
Sinónimos
individually (Often used in price or sales contexts in place of *separately*, but can sound slightly more formal.)
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not included (A phrase rather than a single word; explicit about absence, common on packaging and bills.)
Antónimos
included (Direct opposite in pricing and packaging: it is part of the main item or cost.)
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all-inclusive (Opposite in contexts like travel or services, where everything is covered in one price.)
Colocaciones
sold separately
|priced separately
|charged separately
|billed separately
|ordered separately
|available separately
Temas
shopping
|business
|money
|finance
Ejemplos
- The batteries are sold separately and are not included in the box.
- Delivery charges are calculated separately from the item price.
- Accommodation is booked separately and is not part of the course fee.
- Support is billed separately as an optional service.
- Accessories must be ordered separately and are not part of the standard package.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The toy needs batteries, but they are sold separately.
- The price of food is charged separately from the room.
- Internet service is paid separately.
- The game and the extra levels are sold separately.
- The ticket price and the booking fee are shown separately.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
separately
AFI
GB/sˈɛpɚɪtli/
US/sˈɛpɚɪtli/
Sílabas y acento
sep - ar - ately (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (sep)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: separately
- Plural: separatelies
Familia de palabras
Forms
separatelies
noun
Core family
separate
adjective A2
separation
noun B1
Related words
separable
adjective
separator
noun
Negative and opposite forms
inseparable
adjective B1
inseparably
adverb
Advanced or less common
separatist
noun C1
separatism
noun
Expresiones
consider separately
1/kənsˈɪdɚ sˈɛpɚɪtli/
fixed phrase
think about each item alone
used when you think about or discuss each thing on its own, not as one big group
Ejemplos
- We should consider each suggestion separately before making a decision.
- The costs of materials and labor were considered separately.
live separately
1/lˈɪv sˈɛpɚɪtli/
fixed phrase
have different homes in a relationship
used when two people who are in a relationship or family do not live in the same home
Ejemplos
- They are still married but currently live separately.
- Many couples choose to live separately for work or personal reasons.
separately from
1/sˈɛpɚɪtli fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
not combined with something
used to say that one thing is kept, done, or thought about in a different way or place from another thing
Ejemplos
- Please store raw meat separately from cooked food.
- Your personal expenses should be recorded separately from business costs.
- The samples were tested separately from the control group.
sold separately
1/sˈoʊld sˈɛpɚɪtli/
fixed phrase
sold as an extra item
used to say that something is not in the main product or set and must be bought on its own
Ejemplos
- The remote control is sold separately and is not in the standard package.
- These action figures are sold separately, so you can choose only the ones you want.
- Batteries are sold separately, so remember to buy them too.
treated separately
1/tɹˈitɪd sˈɛpɚɪtli/
fixed phrase
handled as its own case
used to say that one problem, group, or topic is dealt with on its own, not together with others
Ejemplos
- For the purpose of this study, each region is treated separately.
- Minor offenses are treated separately from serious crimes.