asunder

4 synonyms and 1 antonym for asunder, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adverb — Torn or broken into separate pieces, especially violently.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

apart

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

half and half in sunder piecemeal

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adverb

Torn or broken into separate pieces, especially violently.

“The old ship was torn asunder by the storm.”

apart half and half in sunder piecemeal

2. adverb

Apart from one another; separated.

“The two families lived asunder for years after the feud.”

Opposites

together

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.

People also searched

together apart piecemeal

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of asunder