separate vs keep apart

keep apart vs separate

separate is a noun but keep apart is not a noun.

separate is an adjective but keep apart is not an adjective.

separate and keep apart both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
separate	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
keep apart	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, keep apart is a hyponym of separate; that is, keep apart is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than separate:

separate: force, take, or pull apart
keep apart: set apart from others

Other hyponyms of separate include compartmentalise, compartmentalize, cut up, polarise, polarize, isolate, sequester, sequestrate, set apart, disjoin, disjoint, disarticulate, disjoint, disconnect, bore, drill, cut, tear, joint, gin, break, break up, sever, bust, rupture, snap, tear.

separate (noun)	keep apart (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)	keep apart (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)	keep apart (verb)
become separated into pieces or fragments	set apart from others
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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