separately
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for separately, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — Apart from one another; not together.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Frequently asked questions
What does “separately” mean?
The word “separately” means apart from one another; not together. In plain terms, on its own, apart from other things or people.
How do you pronounce “separately”?
“Separately” is pronounced SEHP-ruht-lee (/ˈsɛp.ɹət.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “separately” in a sentence?
Here is “separately” used in a sentence: “Please wrap each gift separately.”
What part of speech is “separately”?
“Separately” is an adverb.
Is “separately” a common word?
“Separately” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
Is it separately or seperately?
The correct spelling is separately, with an a in the middle: sep-a-rate-ly. The misspelling "seperately" is common because the unstressed syllable sounds like "er." A popular memory aid is that there is "a rat" in separate.
What is the difference between separately and individually?
Separately means apart from one another, not together, and stresses that things are kept or done apart, as in "pack the glasses separately." Individually stresses treating each item or person one at a time, as in "students were assessed individually." They often overlap, but separately is about not combining, while individually is about each one on its own.
Is it separately from or separately to?
Standard usage is separately from, as in "the sauce is served separately from the dish." "Separately to" appears in informal British English, but separately from is the safer choice in careful writing.