sunder
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsʌndər/
KK: /sʌndər/
intransitive verb
Definition
To break apart or separate into pieces.
Example
The earthquake caused the ground to sunder, creating deep cracks.
Tense Forms
Past: sundered
Past Participle: sundered
Conversation
Did you hear about the storm last night?
Yeah, it was crazy! I saw a tree sunder right in half.
That sounds intense! I hope nobody got hurt.
Fortunately, everyone is okay, but the neighborhood looks a bit different now.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
split
rend
sever
Antonyms
unite
join
combine
noun
Definition
A division or separation between things or people.
Example
The sunder between the two groups was evident during the debate.
Conversation
I think the recent events really created a sunder in our community.
Yeah, it's been hard to watch everyone become so divided.
I just hope we can find a way to heal that sunder and come together again.
transitive verb
Definition
To break something into parts or to separate it forcefully.
Example
The storm caused the tree to sunder in half.
Tense Forms
Past: sundered
Past Participle: sundered
Conversation
Did you see how they tried to sunder the old bridge yesterday?
Yeah, it was pretty dangerous when they did that.
I can't believe they would sunder something so important without proper planning.
Root Explanation
Sunder → It originates from Old English 'sundor', meaning apart or separately. The word 'sunder' means to separate or divide something into parts.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'separated' or 'divided' — that's what 'sunder' means.
Visually Confused Words
sounder
scunder
asunder
under
squander
saunders
undoer
undern