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explode

/ɪkˈsploʊd/
en-us undefinedexplode
Main Example

The balloon will explode if you blow it up too much.

Example context
en-us flagThe balloon will explode if you blow it up too much.
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To burst or break apart suddenly and violently.

Other Example

The firecracker will explode if you light it.

en-us flagThe firecracker will explode if you light it.

The car engine might explode if it overheats.

en-us flagThe car engine might explode if it overheats.

The soda can will explode if you shake it too much.

en-us flagThe soda can will explode if you shake it too much.
Synonyms

explode with anger

en-us flagexplode with anger

explode in a fireball

en-us flagexplode in a fireball

explode into fragments

en-us flagexplode into fragments
Synonyms

burst

detonate

blow up

explode

/ɪkˈsploʊd/
Main Example

The tire exploded on the highway.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To burst or break apart suddenly and violently.

Other Example

The bomb exploded in the distance.

The fireworks exploded in the night sky.

The soda can exploded when I shook it.

Synonyms

car exploded

bomb exploded

fireworks exploded

Synonyms

burst

detonate

blow up

explode

/ɪkˈsploʊd/
Main Example

The explosion was heard from miles away.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

An act of exploding or a sudden burst.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

explode

/ɪkˈsploʊd/
Main Example

The population began to explode after the new jobs were created.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To increase suddenly and greatly, often in a dramatic way.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

explode

/ɪkˈsploʊd/
Main Example

He tends to explode when he gets frustrated.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To express strong emotions suddenly, especially anger.

Other Example
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