separation
Prononciation : [ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən]
Contexte : « relationship »
(noun) the act of moving apart from each other. It can happen between friends, family, or even countries. When people or things are separated, they are not together anymore.
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After their separation, they both found new friends who made them happy.
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The separation between the two friends made them feel very lonely.
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What caused the separation between the two teams?
Contexte : « physical space »
(noun) the state of being divided or apart. This can mean that two things are not touching, like when you put space between your toys.
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There was a clear separation between the red and blue crayons on the table.
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Without any separation, all the toys ended up mixed together in the box.
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How much separation do you need between those two groups?
Contexte : « law »
(noun) when a couple decides to live apart but not yet divorce. This is a step some people take before ending their marriage completely.
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The couple agreed on a separation to give each other space and time to think.
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The separation did not work, and they decided to get a divorce instead.
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What steps do you need to take for a legal separation?