asunder uh-SUN-der adverb WS #5

into separate parts; apart from each other; in or into pieces

1. The storm tore the old tree asunder, scattering its branches across the yard.
2. Their friendship was torn asunder by a bitter misunderstanding.
3. The explosion blew the building asunder.
4. What God has joined together, let no man put asunder.
5. The social fabric of the community was rent asunder by the scandal.