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

Congressional efforts to pay TSA officers, Federal Emergency Management Agency workers, and other nonimmigration employees separately from the rest of DHS agencies have also failed.

From Barron's

The committee of MPs operates separately from the government.

From BBC

“If a lawyer is holding a client’s money or property, it must be kept safely and separately from the lawyer’s own funds and belongings,” the association adds.

From MarketWatch

Slovakia entered Michaela Hozakova but she travelled separately to Milan, says she is "just a substitute" and has been watching from the stands.

From BBC

The foreign office separately announced Monday that "as a precautionary measure" dependants of UK embassy staff in the UAE will be temporarily withdrawn from the country.

From Barron's

Related Words

• independently
• personally
• solely