Meaning & Definition of word "Asunder"
Asunder
/əˈsʌndər/
adjective:
- 1. Separated; divided.
- Example: The asunder pieces of the vase lay on the floor after the accident.
adverb:
- 1. Into separate parts or pieces; apart.
- Example: The storm tore the old tree asunder, leaving its branches scattered across the lawn.
- 2. In different directions; apart.
- Example: After the argument, their friendship fell asunder.
- 3. In a state of disunity or division.
- Example: 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 of asunder
Meaning: to break up or end a relationship
● Example Sentence: After years of dating, they finally went asunder.
Meaning: to separate or disconnect
● Example Sentence: When the project failed, the team went asunder.