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

“The ability for metals to move separately from equities is more difficult now after a month of rotations from tech to materials,” said Bob Savage, head of markets strategy at BNY.

From MarketWatch

If you have Schedule C freelance income, you’ll want to add up your expenses separately and just add the totaled-up information to the tax forms.

From MarketWatch

He had been training separately with the so‑called "bomb squad" at the club's Cobham base after failing to secure a move in the summer.

From BBC

One useful way to reframe the decision is to view compensation and equity together, rather than separately.

From MarketWatch

At dinners, family outings and other social gatherings, bills are handled separately.

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Related Words

• independently
• personally
• solely