explode

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Word: Explode

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: 1. To burst or break apart suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise, releasing energy or materials. 2. To increase rapidly and uncontrollably. 3. To show that a theory or claim is incorrect or outdated.

Usage Instructions:

• "Explode" is used to describe physical explosions (like a bomb) and figurative explosions (like emotions or population growth).
• The verb can be used in various tenses:
  • Present: explode
  • Past: exploded
  • Future: will explode

Examples:

1. Physical Explosion: "The bomb exploded at noon, causing great destruction."
2. Rapid Increase: "The population of India is exploding, leading to many challenges."
3. Emotional Reaction: "The boss exploded with anger when he heard about the mistake."

Advanced Usage:

• Refuting a Claim: "The new evidence exploded the myth that exercise is not beneficial for health."
• Emotional Context: "After hearing the news, her excitement exploded into laughter."

Word Variants:

• Explosion (noun): The act of exploding.
  • Example: "The explosion was heard miles away."
• Explosive (adjective): Describing something that can explode or something with a very strong effect.
  • Example: "The explosive device was carefully disarmed."

Different Meanings:

1. Physical Explosion: A sudden release of energy causing destruction.
2. Rapid Growth: A significant increase in numbers or intensity.
3. Emotional Outburst: A sudden and intense display of feelings.

Synonyms:

• Burst
• Detonate
• Erupt
• Blow up
• Amplify (when used in the context of growth)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Explode with anger" - to become very angry suddenly.

  • Example: "He exploded with anger when he found out."

• "Explode onto the scene" - to suddenly become very popular or successful.

  • Example: "The singer exploded onto the scene with her first hit."

Summary:

"Explode" is a versatile verb that can describe both physical and figurative bursts, whether it's a bomb going off, a rapid increase in population, or an emotional outburst.

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Verb

1. increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
   • The population of India is exploding
   • The island's rodent population irrupted
2. burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
   • the bomb detonated at noon
   • The Molotov cocktail exploded
3. show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
4. drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
5. cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
6. destroy by exploding
   • The enemy exploded the bridge
7. be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise
   • His anger exploded
8. show a violent emotional reaction
   • The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary
9. burst outward, usually with noise
   • The champagne bottle exploded
10. cause to burst with a violent release of energy
    • We exploded the nuclear bomb

Synonyms

• irrupt
• detonate
• blow up
• burst forth
• break loose
• burst
• set off