separated
Translation
apart, not together, living apart
Examples
The two towns are separated by a river.
The two towns are separated by a river.
They are separated but not yet divorced.
They are separated but not yet divorced.
Please keep your work and personal life separated.
Please keep your work and personal life separated.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) separated ((by sth.)) to be physically divided by (sth.) The two towns are separated by a river.
((be)) separated to be no longer living together as a couple They are separated but not yet divorced.
Similar Words
Synonyms: apart, detached, disconnected; Antonyms: together, united, joined
Etymology
From Latin 'separare' (to pull apart), from 'se-' (apart) + 'parare' (to make ready, prepare).
Memory Tips
Think of 'se-' as meaning 'apart' (like in 'secede') and 'par-' as a pair. So, to break a pair apart.