asunder Definition
- 1into separate parts or pieces
- 2apart from each other
Using asunder: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "asunder" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The vase fell to the ground and broke asunder.
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The country was torn asunder by civil war.
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The couple decided to go their separate ways and live asunder.
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The two friends drifted apart and grew asunder.
asunder Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with asunder
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The storm tore the ship asunder, leaving it in pieces on the shore.
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The old bridge finally gave way and fell asunder.
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The earthquake rent the ground asunder, causing massive destruction.
Origins of asunder
from Old English 'gesundrian', meaning 'to break apart'
Summary: asunder in Brief
The adverb 'asunder' [əˈsʌndər] means 'into separate parts or pieces' or 'apart from each other'. It is often used to describe physical separation, as in 'The vase fell to the ground and broke asunder,' or emotional distance, as in 'The two friends drifted apart and grew asunder.' Phrases like 'tear asunder' and 'rend asunder' denote violent or sudden separation.
