<p><strong>Adverb</strong></p><ul><li>In such a way as to be physically detached, disconnected, or disjoined: The note cards come in a boxed set of six or can be sold separately.</li><li>Independently or distinctly, rather than as parts or aspects of one idea, event, process, problem, etc.: By the 17th century, “natural philosophy” (today called “natural science”) was beginning to be considered separately from philosophy in general.</li><li>Not at the same time or not in the same place; apart in space or time: They’ve been married for 10 years but live separately.</li><li>Not in a way that is shared; individually: They should each be paid separately for the work they have done.</li></ul>