asunder

adverb
UK: /əˈsʌndər/
US: /əˈsʌndər/

  1. Into pieces or widely separated; apart.

    1. The vase fell to the floor and shattered asunder. [ ] [ ]
    2. The earthquake ripped the ground asunder, creating a deep chasm. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

apart divided split
asunder verb

  1. To tear apart or separate forcibly.

    1. The storm asunder the old oak tree. [ ] [ ]
    2. Jealousy can asunder even the strongest of friendships eventually. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "asunder" is /əˈsʌndər/ in British English and /əˈsʌndər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "asunder": apart, divided, split.

Example usage of "asunder": "The vase fell to the floor and shattered asunder.". More examples on the page.