separately

American  

[sep-er-it-lee] / ˈsɛp ər ɪt li /

adverb

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. not in a way that is shared; individually.

   They should each be paid separately for the work they have done.

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Other Word Forms

• unseparately adverb

Etymology

Origin of separately

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

Example Sentences

He recalls one installation for a royal wedding in the Middle East, where performances by singers and dancers – filmed separately in nearby tents – were beamed into the central dome for guests to enjoy.

From BBC

When recycled separately, food waste can be used to produce electricity.

From BBC

When provided separately with an overview of the story via text to his phone, he responded simply: “Can talk after 3/31.”

From Salon

But investors changed their minds after the two companies separately confirmed the talks overnight.

From The Wall Street Journal

It comes as the government is separately carrying out a consultation on whether the UK should follow in Australia's footsteps by making it illegal for under-16s to have access to many social media sites.

From BBC

Related Words

• independently
• personally
• solely