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Webster 1913 Edition


Asunder

A-sun′der

,
adv.
[Pref.
a-
+
sunder
.]
Apart; separate from each other; into parts; in two; separately; into or in different pieces or places.
I took my staff, even Beauty, and cut it
asunder
.
Zech. xi. 10.
As wide
asunder
as pole and pole.
Froude.

Webster 1828 Edition


Asunder

ASUND'ER

,
adv.
[See sunder.]
Apart; into parts; separately; in a divided state.
The Lord hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked. Ps. 129.

Definition 2024


asunder

asunder

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asunder (comparative more asunder, superlative most asunder)

  1. Into separate parts or pieces; apart.
    Lest anyone find her treasure, she tore the map asunder and cast its pieces into the wind.
    • 1985, Kate Bush, Running Up That Hill
      You don't want to hurt me, but see how deep the bullet lies. Unaware that I'm tearing you asunder. There is thunder in our hearts.

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