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separate vs break down

break down vs separate

separate is a noun but break down is not a noun.

separate is an adjective but break down is not an adjective.

separate and break down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
separate Yes Yes Yes No
break down No No Yes No
As verbs, break down is a hyponym of separate; that is, break down is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than separate:
  • separate: divide into components or constituents
  • break down: separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
Other hyponyms of separate include break up, decompose, dialyse, dialyze, peptise, peptize, macerate, card, tease, filter, filter out, filtrate, separate out, strain, extract, fractionate, fractionate, sieve, sift, strain, wash, disperse, avulse.
separate (noun) break down (noun)
a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments
a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
separate (adjective) break down (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
separate (verb) break down (verb)
become separated into pieces or fragments collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack
divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork stop operating or functioning
arrange or order by classes or categories separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
mark as different make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features
move or break apart make ineffective
force, take, or pull apart cause to fall or collapse
divide into components or constituents lose control of one's emotions
go one's own way; move apart fall 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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