The difference between Apart and Asunder
When used as adverbs, apart means placed separately (in regard to space or time), whereas asunder means into separate parts or pieces.
Apart is also postposition with the meaning: apart from.
Apart is also adjective with the meaning: exceptional, distinct.
check bellow for the other definitions of Apart and Asunder
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Apart as an adverb:
Placed separately (in regard to space or time).
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Apart as an adverb:
In a state of separation, of exclusion, or of distinction, as to purpose, use, or character, or as a matter of thought; separately; independently.
Examples:
"Consider the two propositions apart."
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Apart as an adverb:
Aside; away.
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Apart as an adverb:
In or into two or more parts.
Examples:
"to take a piece of machinery apart."
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Apart as an adjective:
Exceptional, distinct.
Examples:
"a world apart'"
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Apart as an adjective:
Having been taken apart; disassembled, in pieces.
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Apart as a noun:
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Asunder as an adverb:
Into separate parts or pieces; apart.
Examples:
"Lest anyone find her treasure, she tore the map asunder and cast its pieces into the wind."