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adv. - Into parts or pieces.

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Usage examples (29)
  • Nature chose for a tool, not the earthquake or lightning to rend and split asunder, not the stormy torrent or eroding rain, but the tender snow-flowers noiselessly...
  • Being there helped me realise that I was kinda rent asunder from the happy nest I had there.
  • Full many a shield and helmet/was there 'neath sword asunder rent.
  • You know when you use "asunder," something serious is a-going on!
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