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to separate out
[phrase form: separate]
01
to remove someone or something from a larger group or collection
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
out
Base verb
separate
Present tense
separate out
3rd person singular
separates out
Present participle
separating out
Past simple
separated out
Past participle
separated out
Examples
The teacher separated out the troublemakers from the class to maintain discipline.
02
to become distinct or distinguished from a group
Examples
Over time, the cream will separate out from the milk, forming a distinct layer.
