asunder

/əˈsʌndə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈsʌndər/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈsən-dər/ (ame, mw)

asunder — adverb

1. into separate fragments or pieces that are no longer together — used to describe

1.副詞C1
釋義

into separate fragments or pieces that are no longer together — used to describe something being broken, torn, or separated, often with great force or violence.

例句

The bomb blast tore the old building asunder, scattering bricks across the street.

tore the old building asunder

Mateo's family was torn asunder by the long argument over their farm.

torn asunder by

同義詞
  • apart

    general-purpose word; less forceful and more common than asunder

  • in two

    more concrete, usually for physical objects (break in two)

  • to pieces

    stresses the result of fragmentation; informal in tone

  • into shreds

    strongly emphasises total destruction; used for fabric, paper, or reputations

反義詞
  • together

    common antonym expressing unity or wholeness

  • as one

    literary alternative emphasising complete unity

文法句型

tear/break/split/rip + object + asunder

用法筆記

Asunder is almost always used after a verb of separation (tear, split, break, pull, rend) in formal or literary contexts. It is rarely found in everyday conversation.

常見錯誤

❌The couple grew asunder over time.
✅The couple grew apart over time.
💡'asunder' implies a violent or forceful split, not a gradual natural drifting.