1. divides or moves apart; causes to be apart
Usage: third person singular present
2. distinguishes between different things
Usage: third person singular present

1. individual pieces of clothing designed to be worn together in different combinations
Usage: plural

Examples

• The teacher separates the students into groups.
• A fence separates our yard from the neighbor’s.
• She separates the laundry by color before washing.
• The river separates the two towns.
• He separates work from personal life.
• The store sells separates so you can mix and match.
• She prefers buying separates rather than complete outfits.