B2
divide vs separate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| divideverb/dɪˈvaɪd/ | Meaning to split something into smaller parts or groups | Goes with — | Example The teacher decided to divide the class into four small groups. |
| separateverb/ˈsep.ə.reɪt/ | Meaning to divide things into parts, or to keep two things or people apart | Goes with separate from | Example Please separate the white clothes from the colored ones before washing. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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