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separated

adjective
separated pronunciation English ˈsepəreɪtɪd separated pronunciation American ˈsepəreɪtɪd
 
no longer living with your husband, wife or partner
Her parents are separated but not divorced.separated from somebody He's been separated from his wife for a year.
Usage notesUsage note: Marriage and divorceRomancefall/be (madly/deeply/hopelessly) in love (with somebody)be/believe in/fall in love at first sightbe/find true love/the love of your lifesuffer (from) (the pains/pangs of) unrequited lovehave/feel/show/express great/deep/genuine affection for somebody/somethingmeet/marry your husband/wife/partner/fiancé/fiancée/boyfriend/girlfriendhave/go on a (blind) datebe going out with/(especially North American English) dating a guy/girl/boy/man/womanmove in with/live with your boyfriend/girlfriend/partnerWeddingsget/be engaged/married/divorcedarrange/plan a weddinghave a big wedding/a honeymoon/a happy marriagehave/enter into an arranged marriagecall off/cancel/postpone your weddinginvite somebody to/go to/attend a wedding/a wedding ceremony/a wedding receptionconduct/perform a wedding ceremonyexchange rings/wedding vows/marriage vowscongratulate/toast/raise a glass to the happy couplebe/go on honeymoon (with your wife/husband)celebrate your first (wedding) anniversarySeparation and divorcebe unfaithful to/(informal) cheat on your husband/wife/partner/fiancé/fiancée/boyfriend/girlfriendhave an affair (with somebody)break off/end an engagement/a relationshipbreak up with/split up with/(informal) dump your boyfriend/girlfriendseparate from/be separated from/leave/divorce your husband/wifeannul/dissolve a marriageapply for/ask for/go through/get a divorceget/gain/be awarded/have/lose custody of the childrenpay alimony/child support (to your ex-wife/husband)