separately

adverb

sep·​a·​rate·​ly ˈse-p(ə-)rət-lē 

ˈse-pərt-lē

: in a separate manner or by separate means : not together with someone or something else

She and her husband drove separately to the restaurant.

The software is sold separately from the hardware.

The professor met with each student separately.

Examples of separately in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Preparing lunch together can also become a lesson in practical problem-solving, like figuring out which ingredients are better packed separately to avoid a soggy sandwich surprise. — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

The figures are often photographed separately, at different times, sometimes several months apart. — Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026

Gluten-free food is prepared separately from other plates, where the staff changes all gloves, dishes and utensils. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

In 2016, Disney and 20th Century Fox separately released 26 new titles opening in more than 2,000 locations. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined above