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separation

Pronunciation: [ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən]

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Learn how to use separation in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

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?

How to pronounce separation

Pronunciation: [ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən]

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