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smash vs separate

separate vs smash

smash and separate both are nouns.

smash is not an adjective while separate is an adjective.

smash and separate both are verbs.

smash is an adverb but separate is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
smash Yes No Yes Yes
separate Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, separate is a hypernym of smash; that is, separate is a word with a broader meaning than smash:
  • smash: break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow
  • separate: become separated into pieces or fragments
Other hypernyms of smash include break, come apart, fall apart, split up.
smash (noun) separate (noun)
the act of colliding with something a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments
a conspicuous success a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)
a vigorous blow
smash (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
smash (verb) separate (verb)
break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over become separated into pieces or fragments
break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork
overthrow or destroy (something considered evil or harmful) arrange or order by classes or categories
hit with great force mark as different
collide or strike violently and suddenly move or break apart
hit (a tennis ball) in a powerful overhead stroke force, take, or pull apart
damage or destroy as if by violence divide into components or constituents
humiliate or depress completely go one's own way; move apart
hit violently make a division or separation
reduce to bankruptcy 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
smash (adverb) separate (adverb)
with a loud crash
Difference between smash and separate

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