Meaning & Definition of word "Explode"
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Explode
/ɪkˈsploʊd/
verb:
- 1. to burst or break open suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.
- Example: The firecracker will explode if you light the fuse.
- 2. to cause (something) to burst violently, either by an external force or internally.
- Example: They tried to explode the old building with dynamite.
- 3. to increase suddenly or dramatically.
- Example: The market for electric cars is expected to explode in the coming years.
- 4. to express strong emotions suddenly and intensely.
- Example: He tends to explode with anger when he feels cornered.
Etymology
Late Middle English: from Latin 'explodere', meaning 'to drive out by a hiss or clapping' (related to 'plodere', 'to clap').
Common Phrases and Expressions
explode with laughter:
to laugh uncontrollably
explode in popularity:
to become very popular very quickly
explode with rage:
to suddenly become very angry
Related Words
explosive:
capable of causing an explosion
explosion:
a sudden and violent burst
implode:
to collapse inwardly
Slang Meanings of explode
Meaning: to get very angry or upset
Example Sentence: He exploded when he found out he had been lied to.
Meaning: to become very successful or popular suddenly
Example Sentence: Her career exploded after her first big hit.