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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.
Apart; into parts; separately; in a divided state.
The Lord hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked. Ps. 129.
Definition 2024
asunder
asunder
English
Alternative forms
- asundre (obsolete)
Adverb
asunder (comparative more asunder, superlative most asunder)
- 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.
Translations
into separate parts