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 or pieces.
Example
She used a knife to separate the cake into equal portions.
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.
To separate or undo the mixing of different substances or elements.
Example
He had to unmix the paint colors because he realized he had mixed the wrong ones.
Key Differences: separate vs divide vs unmix
- 1Separate implies dividing something into distinct parts or pieces.
- 2Divide implies splitting something into two or more parts.
- 3Unmix implies undoing the mixing of different substances or elements.
Effective Usage of separate, divide, unmix
- 1Cooking: Use separate when dividing ingredients into different bowls or containers.
- 2Mathematics: Use divide when splitting numbers or quantities into equal parts.
- 3Science: Use unmix when separating different substances or elements in a mixture.
Remember this!
The antonyms of immix have distinct nuances. Separate implies dividing into distinct parts, divide implies splitting into two or more parts, and unmix implies undoing the mixing of different substances or elements. Use these words in specific contexts such as cooking, mathematics, and science to convey the opposite meaning of combining or mixing things together.
