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Ripped vs Asunder - What's the difference?

ripped | asunder |

As a verb ripped

is (rip).

As an adjective ripped

is torn, either partly or into separate pieces.

As an adverb asunder is

into separate parts or pieces; apart.

ripped

English

Verb

(head)
  • (rip)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Torn, either partly or into separate pieces.
  • Pulled away from forcefully.
  • In data storage, transferred to a hard disk from another portable media form.
  • Copied or stolen usually from an identified source.
  • (bodybuilding) Having extremely low bodyfat content so that the shape of the underlying muscles become pronounced. Said especially of well-defined abdominal muscles.
  • * 1988', Steve Holman, "Christian Conquers Columbus", '''' ' 47 (6): 28-34.
    • With the average male competitor weighing around 220, the total poundage of raw, ripped mass in the preliminary lineup is over 3,700 pounds.
  • * 2010', Bill Geiger, "6-pack Abs in 9 Weeks", ''Reps!'' ' 17 :106
    • That's the premise of the overload principle, and it must be applied, even to ab training, if you're going to develop a cut, ripped midsection.
  • (slang) Drunk, inebriated.

    • Synonyms

    * (torn) torn * (having low bodyfat) chiseled, cut, shredded * (drunk) See

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    asunder

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (obsolete)

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Into separate parts or pieces; apart.
    • Lest anyone find her treasure, she tore the map asunder and cast its pieces into the wind.
    1985 , (Kate Bush), (Running Up That Hill)
    You don't want to hurt me, but see how deep the bullet lies. Unaware that I'm tearing you asunder . There is thunder in our hearts.

    See also

    * in twain