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sundered

 

[ ˈsʌndərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical separation

To sunder means to break, split, or divide something into parts. It often refers to a physical separation but can also be used metaphorically to describe the breaking of relationships or connections.

Synonyms

break, divide, separate, split

Examples of usage

  • The storm sundered the ship from its moorings.
  • Years of conflict have sundered the two nations.
  • Their differing beliefs sundered their friendship.
Context #2 | Verb

emotional separation

Sunder can also refer to emotional or relational breakage, emphasizing the impact of division on social or personal bonds.

Synonyms

detach, disjoin, dissolve, partition

Examples of usage

  • The betrayal sundered their trust.
  • Death often sundered families, leaving them to mourn.
  • Distance can sunder friendships over time.

Translations

Translations of the word "sundered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despedaçado

🇮🇳 टूटना

🇩🇪 zerbrochen

🇮🇩 terputus

🇺🇦 розірваний

🇵🇱 rozdarty

🇯🇵 引き裂かれた

🇫🇷 déchiré

🇪🇸 rasgado

🇹🇷 yırtılmış

🇰🇷 찢어진

🇸🇦 ممزق

🇨🇿 roztržený

🇸🇰 roztrhnutý

🇨🇳 撕裂的

🇸🇮 raztrgan

🇮🇸 sundraður

🇰🇿 жарылып кеткен

🇬🇪 გახვრეტილი

🇦🇿 parçalanmış

🇲🇽 desgarrado

Etymology

The word 'sunder' originates from the Old English term 'sundor', which means 'apart' or 'separate'. This term has Germanic roots, related to the Old High German 'sundar' and the Dutch 'sonder', both meaning 'separate' or 'aside'. The evolution of the word reflects the concept of division and separation across various contexts. Over time, 'sunder' developed into a more versatile term used in both literal and metaphorical senses. It has been used in literature and poetry to convey strong emotions associated with separation, enhancing its cultural significance. The transition from its Old English origins to contemporary usage illustrates the language's capacity to adapt and expand meanings, making the word relevant in discussions about relationships, both personal and societal.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,169 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.