Definitions
- Describing something that is torn or broken into pieces. - Referring to a strong force or action that separates or divides something. - Talking about a complete and total separation or disintegration of something.
- Referring to things or people that are apart or not connected. - Describing an action of dividing or splitting something into distinct parts. - Talking about individuals or entities that are distinct or different from each other.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of being apart or not connected.
- 2Both words can be used to talk about dividing or splitting something.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a complete separation or disintegration.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Asunder is less commonly used compared to separate in everyday language.
- 2Intensity: Asunder implies a stronger and more forceful separation compared to separate.
- 3Physicality: Asunder is often used to describe physical objects being torn or broken, while separate can be used for both physical and abstract concepts.
- 4Degree: Asunder suggests a complete and total separation, while separate can imply a partial or temporary division.
- 5Formality: Separate is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while asunder is less common and tends to have a more formal or poetic connotation.
Remember this!
Asunder and separate both describe a state of being apart or divided. However, asunder emphasizes a stronger and more forceful separation, often involving physical objects being torn or broken. On the other hand, separate is a more versatile word that can be used for both physical and abstract concepts, and it can imply a partial or temporary division. Separate is also more commonly used in everyday language and can be employed in various formality levels.
