Definitions and Examples of separate, divide, unmix
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To divide or disconnect something into distinct parts.
Example
She used a strainer to separate the pasta from the water.
To split or separate something into two or more parts.
Example
The teacher asked the students to divide into groups for the project.
To undo the process of mixing or blending things together.
Example
He had to unmix the paint colors because he didn't like the shade.
Key Differences: separate vs divide vs unmix
- 1Separate implies dividing something into distinct parts, while divide suggests splitting something into two or more parts.
- 2Unmix is a complementary antonym that refers specifically to undoing the process of mixing or blending things together.
Effective Usage of separate, divide, unmix
- 1Cooking: Use separate to describe the process of dividing ingredients in a recipe.
- 2Mathematics: Use divide to describe the process of splitting numbers into equal parts.
- 3Chemistry: Use unmix to describe the process of separating mixed substances in a lab.
Remember this!
The antonyms of blend are separate, divide, and unmix. Use separate to describe dividing something into distinct parts, divide to suggest splitting something into two or more parts, and unmix to refer specifically to undoing the process of mixing or blending things together. These antonyms can be used in various contexts such as cooking, mathematics, and chemistry.
