Definitions
- Describing actions or events that occur individually or separately. - Referring to something that is done by each person or thing in a group. - Talking about something that is distinct or separate from others.
- Describing things that are not connected or related to each other. - Referring to something that is done or considered individually or distinctly. - Talking about something that is kept apart from others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to things that are distinct or individual.
- 2Both words can be used to describe actions or events that occur separately.
- 3Both words can be used to indicate a lack of connection or relationship between things.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Severally is less common than separately and is typically used in legal or formal contexts.
- 2Meaning: Severally emphasizes individual responsibility or action, while separately emphasizes distinction or separation.
- 3Connotation: Severally can have a negative connotation, implying a lack of cooperation or unity, while separately is neutral.
Remember this!
Severally and separately are synonyms that both refer to things that are distinct or individual. However, severally emphasizes individual responsibility or action, while separately emphasizes distinction or separation. Additionally, severally is less common and has a more negative connotation than separately, which is neutral and can be used in various contexts.
