Definitions and Examples of separate, divide
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To divide or disconnect something into distinct parts.
Example
She used a knife to separate the cake into equal slices.
To split or separate something into two or more parts.
Example
The teacher asked the students to divide into groups of four for the group project.
Key Differences: separate vs divide
- 1Separate implies a complete division of something into distinct parts, while amalgamate means to combine or unite different things into one.
- 2Divide suggests splitting something into two or more parts, while amalgamate means to bring together different things into a single entity.
Effective Usage of separate, divide
- 1Academic Writing: Use amalgamate, separate, and divide in academic writing to describe the process of combining or separating ideas.
- 2Business Communication: Utilize these antonyms in business communication to describe the process of merging or dividing companies or departments.
- 3Everyday Conversation: Use these words in everyday conversation to describe the process of combining or separating things.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of amalgamates are separate and divide. While separate implies a complete division of something into distinct parts, divide suggests splitting something into two or more parts. Use these words in academic writing, business communication, and everyday conversation to describe the process of combining or separating things.
