exp
lode
Third Person
explodes
Present Participle
exploding
Past Tense
exploded
Past Participle
exploded
1
to make something break apart noisily and violently in a way that causes destruction
transitive
- He exploded the firecracker in the street, startling everyone.
- The workers accidentally exploded the dynamite while trying to clear the site.
- The car crash exploded the fuel tank, leading to a massive fire.
- The faulty wire exploded the circuit board, rendering the machine useless.
- The terrorist group threatened to explode a bomb in the city center if their demands were not met .
2
to break apart violently and noisily in a way that causes destruction
- The fireworks exploded in the sky, lighting up the night.
- The bomb exploded, shattering windows and damaging buildings.
- The gas cylinder exploded, causing a massive fire.
- The car's engine exploded, sending metal fragments flying.
- The grenade exploded, creating chaos and panic among the soldiers.
3
to move quickly and powerfully, often in a burst of speed
- The athlete exploded off the starting line, taking an early lead in the race.
- She exploded out of the door, eager to catch the bus before it left.
- The runner exploded across the finish line, securing first place.
- The dog exploded from the gate, racing toward the ball in the yard.
- He exploded up the stairs, determined not to be late for the meeting.
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4
(of a person) to suddenly express an intense emotion, particularly anger
- After hearing the news, he exploded with rage, yelling at everyone around him.
- She couldn’t control herself and exploded in tears during the argument.
- His temper flared, and he exploded at the smallest provocation.
- The boss exploded when the project was delayed for the third time.
- He tried to stay calm, but the unfair treatment made him explode in fury.
5
to grow or increase quickly and dramatically in size, number, or extent
- The population of the city exploded after the new factory opened.
- Sales of the product exploded following the celebrity endorsement.
- The demand for the new phone exploded as soon as it was released.
- The company’s profits exploded after they expanded internationally.
- The number of subscribers exploded when the channel uploaded its latest video.
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6
to prove that a belief or theory is wrong or without basis
transitive
- The scientist’s research exploded the myth that the Earth was flat.
- His investigation exploded the theory that the company was involved in corruption.
- The new evidence exploded the belief that the missing person had run away.
- Her findings exploded the claim that vaccines were dangerous.
- The journalist’s report exploded the rumor that the celebrity was retiring.
7
(phonetics) to release a burst of air at the end of a blocked sound, specifically with plosive consonants
- The letter "p" in "pat" explodes with a burst of air when spoken.
- In the word "cat," the "k" explodes with a sudden release of air.
- The "b" in "bat" explodes as the vocal cords release the occlusion.
- The sound of "d" in "dog" explodes as the tongue moves away from the hard palate.
- The "k" sound in "kick" explodes with a sharp, sudden release of air.
8
to destroy something by causing it to explode
transitive
- The demolition crew placed charges strategically to explode the old building, clearing the area for new construction.
- He exploded the safe with dynamite to get the hidden treasure inside.
- The faulty gas line exploded the equipment, causing a huge fire.
- The demolition team exploded the tower with precision to avoid nearby structures.
- The engineers exploded the rock to clear the path for the highway.