Explosion

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

Explosion (noun)

  1. A sudden and loud burst of energy that causes damage or noise.
  2. A rapid increase in something, often used in scientific contexts.

Examples

  • The explosion startled everyone in the nearby area.
  • There was an explosion of interest in the new technology.

Common collocations: loud explosion, massive explosion, population explosion, explosion of creativity

Synonyms of Explosion

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Explosion

  • refers to collapsing inward, opposite of explosion.