separately

1.副詞B2

釋義

in a way that positions each item, person, or part as its own unit rather than mixing or joining it with others

例句

Putri and Adina packed their suitcases separately for the trip to Japan.

pack + separately (common collocation)

Kofi wrapped each gift separately so no one could see what was inside.

each + noun + separately (distribution pattern)

同義詞

individually
emphasises treating each person or thing one by one, as distinct units
independently
stresses freedom from control or reliance — acting without outside influence
apart
more concrete and spatial; often refers to physical distance rather than organisational separation

反義詞

together
in one group or unit; combined rather than divided

用法筆記

Separately is an adverb and cannot modify a noun directly — the adjective form 'separate' must be used instead: ✅ 'a separate room' ❌ 'a separately room.'

常見錯誤

❌The documents are separately.

✅The documents are separate.

💡after the linking verb 'be', use the adjective 'separate', not the adverb 'separately.'

❌They sat separately from each others.

✅They sat separately from each other.

💡'each other' is already plural and does not take an 's.'

separately — adverb

1. in a way that positions each item, person, or part as its own unit rather than m

用法筆記

常見錯誤