Meaning & Definition of word "Exploded"

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    Exploded

    /ɪkˈsploʊ.dɪd/

    verb:

    • 1. Past tense of 'explode', meaning to burst or shatter violently.
      • Example: The fireworks exploded in a brilliant display of light across the night sky.
    • 2. To have increased suddenly and greatly in number or volume.
      • Example: The population of the city exploded after the new job opportunities were created.
    • 3. To cause something to burst or shatter suddenly.
      • Example: The engineer reported that the pressure valve had exploded, causing significant damage to the equipment.
    • 4. To express sudden emotion with great intensity.
      • Example: She exploded with joy when she heard she had been accepted into her dream school.
    • 5. To break something into parts forcefully.
      • Example: When the bomb exploded, debris was scattered all around the area.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'explodere', meaning to drive out by clapping, discharge, or burst out.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an exploded view:

    a drawing showing parts separated from each other but still surrounding the whole

    exploded onto the scene:

    to suddenly and impressively become noticeable or successful

    explode with laughter:

    to suddenly laugh loudly and uncontrollably

    Related Words

    explode:

    to burst or cause to burst violently and noisily

    explosion:

    a violent expansion in which energy produces an audible sound

    explosive:

    relating to or involving explosion; capable of causing explosions

    Slang Meanings of exploded

    Meaning: To be very popular suddenly.

    Example Sentence: Her new song has exploded on social media.

    Meaning: To react with intense emotion.

    Example Sentence: When he got the news, he just exploded with happiness.