Meaning & Definition of word "Explode"

Explode

/ɪkˈsploʊd/

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.

●Late Middle English: from Latin 'explodere', meaning 'to drive out by a hiss or clapping' (related to 'plodere', 'to clap').

explode with laughter:

to laugh uncontrollably

explode in popularity:

to become very popular very quickly

explode with rage:

to suddenly become very angry

explosive:

capable of causing an explosion

explosion:

a sudden and violent burst

implode:

to collapse inwardly

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.