separation
Pronunciation: [ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən]
Context: "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.
Example
After their separation, they both found new friends who made them happy.
Example
The separation between the two friends made them feel very lonely.
Example
What caused the separation between the two teams?
Context: "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.
Example
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.
Example
How much separation do you need between those two groups?
Context: "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.
Example
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.
Example
What steps do you need to take for a legal separation?