Basic Details
Word: Separately
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: Apart from others; individually and not together.
Synonyms: Individually, independently, alone, apart
Antonyms: Together, jointly, collectively, simultaneously
Idioms and Phrases
- Go separate ways: To part or split up, especially after being together. Example: "After college, they decided to go their separate ways."
- Live separately: To reside apart from someone, often used in the context of relationships or family. Example: "They chose to live separately while working in different cities."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The twins were dressed separately so people could tell them apart.
Example 2: Each student submitted their assignment separately.
Example 3: Although they worked on the same project, they were evaluated separately.
Fun Fact
The word "separately" is often misspelled as "seperately." The correct spelling comes from the Latin word separatus, meaning "to divide" or "set apart."
Famous Quote
"Together we can face any challenges as deep as the ocean and as high as the sky." Sonia Gandhi
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "separately" mean?
a) As a group
b) At the same time
c) Apart from others
d) Without permission
Answer: c) Apart from others
2. Which of these is a synonym of "separately"?
a) Jointly
b) Together
c) Individually
d) Simultaneously
Answer: c) Individually
3. Which is an antonym of "separately"?
a) Apart
b) Collectively
c) Alone
d) Independently
Answer: b) Collectively
4. Which sentence uses "separately" correctly?
a) They were placed separately in different rooms.
b) He is a separately guy.
c) She separately the clothes.
d) Separately people likes cake.
Answer: a) They were placed separately in different rooms.
5. What does the idiom "go separate ways" mean?
a) To go for a walk
b) To live alone forever
c) To part or split up
d) To meet again later
Answer: c) To part or split up
