Along with loose and definitely, separate is one of the most commonly misspelled words in the English language. Separate can be an adjective or a verb. As an adjective, it means set apart, distinct, or not related. As a verb, it means to to set apart, to distinguish, or to divide.
In this article, I will compare separate vs. seperate. I will outline which of these spellings is correct and which is a common misspelling, followed by a helpful mnemonic that should help you decide whether to spell this word separate or seperate.
Separate applies both to putting apart and to keeping apart: "In the darkness and confusion, the bands of these commanders became separated from each other" (Washington Irving).