SEPARATELY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

separately

adverb

Definition of separately

as in individually

not together with someone or something else The software is sold separately from the hardware. Store the raw meat separately so it doesn't contaminate the other food. The professor met with each student separately.

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Recent Examples of separately Of course, the weather is almost always sunny in Scottsdale, and guests are encouraged to explore the outdoor pool, which sits separately from the resort’s main pool and is accessible to spa visitors only. — Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 12 July 2026 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Oman for more talks on Saturday, a day after Qatari mediators separately traveled to Iran to meet with officials amid the regional strikes. — Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 Wear the pieces together for an effortlessly polished outfit, then style each separately with the rest of your capsule wardrobe to stretch your suitcase even further. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 That legal issue is separately working its way up to the high court. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for separately

Recent Examples of Synonyms for separately

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Set high above the town with breathtaking sea views from all 27 suites and 13 private villas (which are individually staffed), La Réserve offers serenity and discretion—all while being just a few minutes' drive from Pampelonne Beach.

— Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
The Expansion of Institutional Discretion Viewed individually, each of these policies can be defended.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of individually

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Israel has barred foreign journalists from independently reporting in Gaza since the start of the war.

— Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Stunt designed to showcase agility, not AI rebellion Despite alarming many viewers at first glance, the viral video does not show a humanoid robot experiencing a software failure or acting independently.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026