What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
insolate
Example
The clothes were insolated on the clothesline to dry. [insolated: verb]
Example
The medical equipment was insolated to sterilize it. [insolated: past participle]
separate
Example
Please separate the recyclables from the trash. [separate: verb]
Example
The scientist was able to separate the different components of the mixture. [separate: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Separate is more commonly used than insolate in everyday language and is more versatile in terms of usage and context.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between insolate and separate?
Separate can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while insolate is typically used in more formal or technical contexts.
