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sunder

 

[ ˈsʌndər ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

separation action

To sunder means to split apart or to break into parts. It implies a forceful or violent separation of things that were once connected. This term can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts, such as sundered relationships or sundered land. It often conveys a sense of loss or a dramatic change resulting from the division.

Synonyms

break, disunite, divide, separate, split

Examples of usage

  • The earthquake sundered the ground beneath our feet.
  • Their friendship was sundered by betrayal.
  • The river sundered the valley into two distinct regions.

Translations

Translations of the word "sunder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 partir

🇮🇳 टूटना

🇩🇪 zerreißen

🇮🇩 memisahkan

🇺🇦 розірвати

🇵🇱 rozdzielić

🇯🇵 分ける

🇫🇷 diviser

🇪🇸 separar

🇹🇷 ayırmak

🇰🇷 갈라지다

🇸🇦 فصل

🇨🇿 rozdělit

🇸🇰 rozdeliť

🇨🇳 分开

🇸🇮 ločiti

🇮🇸 skilja

🇰🇿 бөлу

🇬🇪 ყიდვა

🇦🇿 ayırmaq

🇲🇽 separar

Etymology

The word 'sunder' originates from the Old English word 'sundor', which means 'apart' or 'asunder'. This term is derived from the Proto-Germanic root '*sundwaz', which also relates to separation. Historically, it has been used in various English texts, particularly in literature before the 19th century, often depicting themes of conflict and separation. The use of 'sunder' has evolved over time, but it has maintained its core meaning associated with division. In modern usage, while it is less common in everyday conversation, it remains prevalent in literary and formal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,670 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.