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explode


Definition: Meaning of, explode in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪkˈspləʊd;ɛkˈspləʊd /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
explode exploded exploded
Present Participle Third Person Singular
exploding explodes
  1. burst [intransitive and transitive] to burst, or to make something burst, into small pieces, usually with a loud noise and in a way that causes damage [↪  explosion]
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  2. increase suddenly [intransitive] to suddenly increase greatly in number, amount, or degree [↪  explosion] [=  rocket]
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  3. strong feelings [intransitive] to suddenly express strong feelings such as anger
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  4. become dangerous [intransitive] if a situation explodes, it is suddenly no longer controlled, and is often violent [=  blow up]
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  5. explode the myth to prove that something that is believed by many people is actually wrong or not true
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  6. make a loud noise [intransitive] to make a very loud noise [↪  explosion]
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