separately

[sep-er-it-lee]

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.

Other Word Forms

• unseparately adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of separately¹

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

Example Sentences

Its asset manager Amundi separately outlined targets for the same period.

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First Brands has separately sued founder Patrick James, alleging he transferred assets to personal entities to enrich himself at the company’s expense.

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Instead doctors can separately prescribe testosterone to female patients, at lower doses than given to men.

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Rabin explained that most previous studies focused on each substance separately, leaving a major gap that this early-stage research is beginning to fill.

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As his firm received millions from the South Dakota state government, Yoho separately continued to work for Noem in other capacities.

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Related Words

• independently www.thesaurus.com
• personally 
• solely