asunder
1 antonym for asunder — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adverb — Torn or broken into separate pieces, especially violently.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adverb
Torn or broken into separate pieces, especially violently.
“The old ship was torn asunder by the storm.”
2. adverb
Apart from one another; separated.
“The two families lived asunder for years after the feud.”
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Antonyms
How to use asunder
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
torn asunder
rent asunder
put asunder
Literary and rather old-fashioned; mostly survives in set phrases and the marriage vow "let no man put asunder."
Etymology
From Old English on sundran ("apart, separately"), related to sunder ("to separate").
Full origin of asunder →Frequently asked questions
What does “asunder” mean?
The word “asunder” means torn or broken into separate pieces, especially violently. In plain terms, split apart, usually dramatically — you almost never hear it outside phrases like "torn asunder.".
How do you pronounce “asunder”?
“Asunder” is pronounced uh-SUHN-duh (/əˈsʌndəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “asunder” in a sentence?
Here is “asunder” used in a sentence: “The old ship was torn asunder by the storm.”
What is another word for “asunder”?
Words with a similar meaning to “asunder” include apart, half and half, in sunder and piecemeal.
What part of speech is “asunder”?
“Asunder” is an adverb.
Where does the word “asunder” come from?
The word “asunder” comes from Old English. From Old English on sundran ("apart, separately"), related to sunder ("to separate").
How many meanings does “asunder” have?
“Asunder” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: torn or broken into separate pieces, especially violently.
