Explode

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsploʊd/

Explode (verb)

  1. to burst with a loud noise, sending pieces everywhere.
  2. to grow or increase very quickly and suddenly.
  3. to suddenly show a strong feeling, like anger or excitement.

Examples

  • The balloon will explode if you keep inflating it.
  • The fireworks exploded in the night sky.

Common collocations: explode a bomb, explode with force, explode in popularity, explode in numbers, explode with rage

Synonyms of Explode

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Explode

  • describing inward collapse