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asunder

[əˈsʌndər]

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!

  • Example

    The vase fell to the ground and broke asunder.

  • Example

    The country was torn asunder by civil war.

  • Example

    The couple decided to go their separate ways and live asunder.

  • Example

    The two friends drifted apart and grew asunder.

asunder Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for asunder

Antonyms for asunder

Phrases with asunder

  • to violently rip or pull something into pieces

    Example

    The storm tore the ship asunder, leaving it in pieces on the shore.

  • to break apart or disintegrate suddenly

    Example

    The old bridge finally gave way and fell asunder.

  • to tear or split something apart with great force

    Example

    The earthquake rent the ground asunder, causing massive destruction.

Origins of asunder

from Old English 'gesundrian', meaning 'to break apart'

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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.