Pronunciation: /ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/

Definitions of separated

verb to move, be apart, or divide into different parts

Example Sentences

A1 The twins were separated at birth and raised by different families.

A2 After the argument, they decided to separate and live apart.

B1 The company decided to separate the departments to improve efficiency.

B2 The artist separated the colors on the palette before starting the painting.

C1 The judge ordered the witnesses to be separated during the trial.

C2 The scientist separated the compounds using advanced chromatography techniques.

adjective having been moved, set apart, or divided into different parts

Example Sentences

A1 My parents are separated but they still get along.

A2 The separated sections of the puzzle made it easier to put together.

B1 The separated twins were finally reunited after many years apart.

B2 The separated compartments in the suitcase helped keep everything organized.

C1 The separated layers of the cake added a delicious contrast of flavors.

C2 The separated rooms in the hotel suite provided privacy for each guest.

Examples of separated in a Sentence

formal After the divorce, the couple decided to live separately and eventually became legally separated.

informal My parents have been separated for a few months now, but they still get along well.

slang I heard they finally called it quits and are now living the single life, separated and free.

figurative The artist's use of contrasting colors in the painting created a sense of separated elements coming together in harmony.

Grammatical Forms of separated

past tense

separated

plural

separated

comparative

more separated

superlative

most separated

present tense

separate

future tense

will separate

perfect tense

has separated

continuous tense

is separating

singular

separated

positive degree

separated

infinitive

separate

gerund

separating

participle

separated

Origin and Evolution of separated

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'separated' originated from the Latin word 'separatus', which is the past participle of 'separare' meaning 'to divide'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'separated' has retained its original meaning of dividing or setting apart, but has also come to be used in various contexts such as relationships, geography, and more.