section vs separate

separate vs section

section and separate both are nouns.

section is not an adjective while separate is an adjective.

section and separate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
section	Yes	No	Yes	No
separate	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, separate is a hypernym of section; that is, separate is a word with a broader meaning than section:

section: divide into segments
separate: move or break apart

Other hypernyms of section include divide, part.

section (noun)	separate (noun)
the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)	a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object	a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
a segment of a citrus fruit
a small army unit usually having a special function
a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon
a specialized division of a large organization
a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately
(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
a land unit equal to 1 square mile

section (adjective)	separate (adjective)
	independent; not united or joint
	standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
	separated according to race, sex, class, or religion
	have the connection undone; having become separate

section (verb)	separate (verb)
divide into segments	become separated into pieces or fragments
	divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork
	arrange or order by classes or categories
	mark as different
	move or break apart
	force, take, or pull apart
	divide into components or constituents
	go one's own way; move apart
	make a division or separation
	treat differently on the basis of sex or race
	separate into parts or portions
	discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
	act as a barrier between; stand between

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