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asunder

adverb or adjective asun·der \ə-ˈsən-dər\

: into parts

Full Definition of ASUNDER

1

: into parts <torn asunder>

2

: apart from each other in position <wide asunder>

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First Known Use of ASUNDER

14th century

Rhymes with ASUNDER

down under, go under, hereunder, plow under, snow under, thereunder

ASUNDER Defined for Kids

asunder

adverb asun·der \ə-ˈsən-dər\

Definition of ASUNDER for Kids

: into parts <torn asunder>

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