separate vs distinct

distinct vs separate

separate is a noun but distinct is not a noun.

separate and distinct both are adjectives.

separate is a verb but distinct is not a verb.

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

separate (noun)	distinct (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)	distinct (adjective)
independent; not united or joint	easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined
standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything	clearly or sharply defined to the mind
separated according to race, sex, class, or religion	recognizable; marked
have the connection undone; having become separate	(often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality
	constituting a separate entity or part

separate (verb)	distinct (verb)
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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