American English pronunciation
How to pronounce explode
IPA transcription: [ɪksp'loʊd]
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Verb
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cause to burst with a violent release of energy
“We exploded the nuclear bomb”
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burst outward, usually with noise
“The champagne bottle exploded”
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be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise
“His anger exploded”
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show a violent emotional reaction
“The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary”
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destroy by exploding
“The enemy exploded the bridge”
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cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
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drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
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show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
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burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
“the bomb detonated at noon”
“The Molotov cocktail exploded”
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increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
“The population of India is exploding”
“The island's rodent population irrupted”
Usage examples
- It exploded and one of the plane's bombs penetrated the after engine room.
- Flash grenades explode with a loud bang and cause disorientation.
- Flash grenades explode with a loud bang and cause disorientation.
- This caused the main engine to explode, destroying the upper stage and spacecraft.
- During the second landing attempt, one of the engines exploded, resulting in catastrophe.
- Flash grenades explode with a loud bang and cause disorientation.
- The third bomb did not explode.
- Without him to finish the sequence, the rocket malfunctions and explodes.
- During the confrontation, a powder keg explodes which injures some of his force.
- The bomb exploded prematurely as it was being planted.