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.