explode

Meanings

• verb

  to cause something to burst or shatter, especially with a loud noise or violent force

  - "The bomb exploded in the middle of the night."
  - "The fireworks exploded with a bang."
  - "The watermelon exploded in his hands."

• verb

  to cause something to expand or spread rapidly and widely

  - "The crowd exploded with cheers."
  - "The news of her promotion exploded through the office."
  - "The discussion exploded into a heated argument."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪkˈsploʊd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

blast , blow , blow up , burst , blow up , blow up , unstring

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with explode
bomb , calm , balm , psalm , gobble , mumble , tumble , rumble

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. explode (es) : explosión, detonación
   

2. explode (fr) : exploser, éclater
   

3. explode (it) : esplodere, scoppiare
   

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Variants

List of all variants of explode that leads to same result
explode , exploded , exploder , exploders , explodes , exploding , burst into flames , burst/explode into flames , explode into flames

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Forms

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exploded, explodes, exploding

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Etymology

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Old French exploder, from explodre ‘burst asunder, split’, from plodre ‘to burst’

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Trivia

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1. The largest non-nuclear explosion ever recorded was caused by the detonation of 2,700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate in Texas City, USA, in 1947.

2. The word 'explode' comes from the Old French word 'exploder', which means 'to burst asunder' or 'to split'.

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Related Concepts

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1. implosion: The opposite of explosion, where something collapses inward

2. detonation: A type of explosion caused by a high-speed chemical reaction

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Culture

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In literature, 'explode' is often used metaphorically to describe intense emotions, sudden revelations, or dramatic events. In art, it is depicted as a violent and destructive force, while in music, it can represent a climax or an explosion of sound.

How to Memorize "explode"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bomb being detonated or a watermelon being cut open.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with loud noises, shattering glass, or sudden expansion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym E-X-P-L-O-D-E: Expand, Xplode, Pop, Loud, Overpowering, Destruct, Explode.

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