inseparable

word

Definition

If people or things are inseparable, they are so closely connected that they cannot be separated or always stay together.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly describes very close friends, siblings, or things that always go together. Mainly used for emotional or physical connection. More formal or literary than casual (not typical in daily speech for objects). Collocates: 'inseparable friends', 'inseparable pair'.

Example Sentences

The two sisters are inseparable.

basic

My cat and dog became inseparable after a week.

basic

Lisa and her childhood friend are inseparable.

basic

Ever since college, Mark and Sam have been inseparable.

natural

"Those two are absolutely inseparable—you never see one without the other!"

natural

Smartphones have become inseparable from daily life.

natural