separate vs sort out

sort out vs separate

separate is a noun but sort out is not a noun.

separate is an adjective but sort out is not an adjective.

separate and sort out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
separate	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
sort out	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, separate and sort out are synonyms defined as:

separate and sort out: arrange or order by classes or categories

Other synonyms of separate include assort, class, classify, sort.

separate (noun)	sort out (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)	sort out (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)	sort out (verb)
become separated into pieces or fragments	arrange or order by classes or categories
divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork	make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
arrange or order by classes or categories	punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
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

Difference between separate and sort out

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