Detached; not connected or joined; two or more things stand apart.
"The old barn has been separated from the main house by a wide field of wildflowers."
In plain English: Separated means being apart from someone else, usually because you are living in different places or no longer together as a couple.
"The separated children were reunited with their parents at the airport gate."
Usage: Use separated to describe people, objects, or groups that are physically standing apart rather than being emotionally distant. It is often confused with divorced when referring to couples who have legally ended their marriage but may still live together under one roof.
Example Sentences
"The separated children were reunited with their parents at the airport gate."adj
"The separated siblings sat quietly in different corners of the room."adj
"His separated life began after he moved to another country for work."adj
"We found the two separated groups walking along opposite sides of the street."adj
"The two friends separated after their long walk in the park."verb