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Asunder vs Tocleave - What's the difference?

asunder | tocleave |

As an adverb asunder

is into separate parts or pieces; apart.

As a verb tocleave is

to divide; split open; cleave asunder.

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

    tocleave

    English

    Verb

  • (transitive, dialectal, obsolete) To divide; split open; cleave asunder.
  • (intransitive, dialectal, obsolete) To split apart; break.

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