CEFR B2

asunder

adverb

Meaning

Into separate pieces or parts; into or apart.

Examples

The force of the explosion blew the ship asunder.
Their marriage was torn asunder by constant arguments.

Synonyms: apart, in pieces, to bits, in tatters

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asunder (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /əˈsʌndər/

Definition

Into separate pieces or parts; into or apart.

Examples

The force of the explosion blew the ship asunder.
Their marriage was torn asunder by constant arguments.
The ancient kingdom was split asunder by civil war.

Synonyms of asunder

Words with a similar meaning to asunder:

apart
in pieces
to bits
in tatters

Antonyms of asunder

Words with the opposite meaning to asunder:

together
united

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