B2adverbrelationships
US/ˈsep.ər.ət.li/
UK/ˈsep.ər.ət.li/
apart from other people or things; not together
In context
The teacher spoke to each of the two boys separately after the fight.
Drinks are paid for separately; they're not included in the tour price.
We came to the party separately because I had to work late.
Words that go with separately
verb + adverb
- sold separatelyThe phone charger is sold separately.
- live separatelyHis parents have lived separately for years but never divorced.
- pay separatelyCan we pay separately, please? I'll pay for my own meal.
- treat separatelyEach complaint will be treated separately.
- considered separatelyThese two issues should be considered separately.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We paid seperately.Correct: We paid separately.