sunder

[ˈsʌndər]

sunder Definition

• 1. split apart
• 2. separate
• 3. break up

Using sunder: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sunder" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The earthquake sundered the ground.

• Example

  The couple decided to sunder their marriage.

• Example

  The disagreement sundered their friendship.

sunder Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sunder

• sever
• divide
• detach

Antonyms for sunder

• unite
• join
• connect

Phrases with sunder

• sunder and lightning

  a phrase used to describe a sudden and dramatic event

  Example

  The sunder and lightning of the explosion left the town in ruins.

• sunder one's ties

  to end a relationship or connection with someone

  Example

  He decided to sunder his ties with his former business partner.

• sunder into

  to break something into smaller pieces or parts

  Example

  The rock was sundered into several pieces by the force of the impact.

Origins of sunder

from Old English 'syndrian', meaning 'to separate'

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Summary: sunder in Brief

'Sunder' [ˈsʌndər] means to split apart, separate, or break up. It can be used to describe physical objects or relationships, as in 'The earthquake sundered the ground' or 'The couple decided to sunder their marriage.' Other phrases include 'sunder one's ties,' meaning to end a relationship, and 'sunder into,' meaning to break something into smaller pieces.