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    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.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fall asunder:
    to break apart suddenly
    tear asunder:
    to violently separate or destroy
    rend asunder:
    to tear or tear apart violently

    Related Words

    sunder
    to split apart or divide
    disunite
    to separate or cause to become disunited
    fracture
    to break or cause to break

    Slang Meanings

    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.