Asunder

/əˈsʌndər/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Separated; divided.

The asunder pieces of the vase lay on the floor after the accident.

adverb

Into separate parts or pieces; apart.

The storm tore the old tree asunder, leaving its branches scattered across the lawn.

In different directions; apart.

After the argument, their friendship fell asunder.

In a state of disunity or division.

The once-united team was now asunder, each member pursuing their own goals.

Middle English, from the phrase 'a sunder', meaning 'in pieces'.

fall asunder

to break apart suddenly

tear asunder

to violently separate or destroy

rend asunder

to tear or tear apart violently

sunder

to split apart or divide

disunite

to separate or cause to become disunited

fracture

to break or cause to break

to break up or end a relationship

After years of dating, they finally went asunder.

to separate or disconnect

When the project failed, the team went asunder.