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separately

[ sep-er-it-lee ]

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adverb

in such a way as to be physically detached, disconnected, or disjoined:
The note cards come in a boxed set of six or can be sold separately.
We wrapped each part of the gift separately and put them all in the basket.
independently or distinctly, rather than as parts or aspects of one idea, event, process, problem, etc.:
By the 17th century, “natural philosophy” (today called “natural science”) was beginning to be considered separately from philosophy in general.
Until now, these two communities have been working separately despite their similar interests.
not at the same time or not in the same place; apart in space or time:
They’ve been married for 10 years but live separately.
The two arrived separately at the Ritz Hotel for the movie star’s 50th birthday party.
not in a way that is shared; individually:
They should each be paid separately for the work they have done.

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First recorded in 1550–60; separate ( def ) + -ly ( def )

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Southern Pacific separately agreed to pay $14 million to settle the claims of residents and businesses who suffered losses.

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And, separately, East Hunsbury Parish Council has warned Reform candidate Ron Firman after old tweets with racist and sexist slurs came to light.

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In a joint statement released separately by the M23 and Congolese government on Wednesday, each side pledged to give peace talks a chance.

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The US has been holding talks with Russia and separately with Ukrainian and European officials to broker a truce.

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Her post included photos of she and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signing separately.

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