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they seperated vs they are seperated

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'They separated' is used to describe an action that already happened in the past, while 'They are separated' is used to indicate the current state of being apart. The choice between the two depends on whether you are referring to the action of separating in the past or the current state of being apart.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 634 views

they seperated

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe an action that already happened in the past.

This phrase is used to indicate that a separation occurred in the past. It is the simple past tense of the verb 'separate.'

Examples:

  • They separated after the argument.
  • The two friends separated when they moved to different cities.
  • Imports entries from a comma seperated text file.
  • You're not eating anything until we are completely seperated.
  • This board is what seperated the two bodies.
  • - because I hear he's seperated now...
  • Exports the whole dictionary to a comma seperated text file.
  • Look, if something happens to us, if we get seperated or of us doesn't make it, - promise me you'll find Sara.
  • Rodi and Nene I pronounce you man and wife... never to be seperated, all your lives
  • The idea is very simple: You post a comment and you post a picture and you can post it under your name, or anonymously and it's seperated into boards about particular topics.
  • [The conclusions of Copenhagen (Annex I) recall the ring fencing of expenditure which may open the question if ceilings for new Member States have to be seperated from the ceilings for the EU-15.]

Alternatives:

  • they split
  • they parted ways
  • they went their separate ways
  • they broke up

they are seperated

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the current state of being apart.

This phrase is used to describe the current state of two or more people or things being apart. It is the present tense of the verb 'separate.'

Examples:

  • They are separated by distance.
  • The two groups are separated by a large wall.
  • Imports entries from a comma seperated text file.
  • You're not eating anything until we are completely seperated.
  • This board is what seperated the two bodies.
  • - because I hear he's seperated now...
  • Exports the whole dictionary to a comma seperated text file.
  • Look, if something happens to us, if we get seperated or of us doesn't make it, - promise me you'll find Sara.
  • Rodi and Nene I pronounce you man and wife... never to be seperated, all your lives
  • The idea is very simple: You post a comment and you post a picture and you can post it under your name, or anonymously and it's seperated into boards about particular topics.
  • [The conclusions of Copenhagen (Annex I) recall the ring fencing of expenditure which may open the question if ceilings for new Member States have to be seperated from the ceilings for the EU-15.]

Alternatives:

  • they are apart
  • they are distant
  • they are not together
  • they are in different places

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