explode
gb/ɪksplˈoʊd/ us/ɪksplˈoʊd/
B1
إنجليزي
~ 1800
المعاني
0 معنى
فعل
B1
action
1
Burst apart with force and noise
To break apart suddenly and loudly, often because of pressure inside.
نمط الاستخدام:
to explode [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'explode' with 'expand'; 'expand' means to become bigger without breaking apart.
مرادفات
detonate (More formal and often used in technical or military contexts for setting off explosives intentionally.)
أضداد
implode (Means to collapse inward rather than burst outward.)
تراكيب شائعة
explode a bomb
|explode violently
|explode on impact
|explode into flames
مواضيع
science
|safety
|violence
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The gas tank exploded after the crash.
- The fireworks exploded in the night sky.
- If you heat the can too much, it could explode.
- The old mine exploded when workers accidentally hit a detonator.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The balloon exploded when I popped it.
- The bomb exploded in the city.
- The can exploded because it was too hot.
- Fireworks exploded over the river.
فعل
B2
action
2
Increase rapidly and dramatically
To become much bigger or more in number very fast.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] explodes in [size/number]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may overuse 'explode' for small increases; it should be used only for very large and sudden growth.
مرادفات
skyrocket (Informal; emphasizes a steep upward trend.)
أضداد
plummet (Means to fall or decrease very quickly.)
تراكيب شائعة
explode in popularity
|sales exploded
|population exploded
|prices exploded
مواضيع
business
|statistics
|technology
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The city's population exploded after the new factory opened.
- Sales of electric cars have exploded in recent years.
- Interest in the app exploded overnight.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The price of bread exploded last year.
- Her business exploded after she was on TV.
- The number of tourists exploded in summer.
فعل
B2
action
3
Suddenly express strong emotion
To suddenly show strong feelings by speaking or acting loudly.
نمط الاستخدام:
to explode with [emotion]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse this with physical explosions; context should make it emotional, not physical.
مرادفات
erupt (Often used metaphorically for emotions; slightly softer than 'explode'.)
أضداد
suppress (Means to hold back or prevent expression of emotion.)
تراكيب شائعة
explode with anger
|explode with laughter
|explode in rage
مواضيع
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She exploded with anger when she heard the news.
- The crowd exploded with joy when their team scored.
- He exploded into laughter at the joke.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- He exploded with anger at the mistake.
- The children exploded with joy at the surprise.
- She exploded into laughter when she saw the photo.
فعل
technical
C1
action
4
Break down data or arguments
To separate information into smaller pieces so you can look at them closely or show they are wrong.
مرادفات
debunk (Focuses on proving something false rather than just breaking it down.)
أضداد
compile (In computing, means to gather together into one unit rather than break apart.)
تراكيب شائعة
explode an array
|explode a myth
مواضيع
technology
|science
|education
أمثلة
- The program explodes the string into individual words.
- The scientist exploded the theory by showing new evidence.
- You can use this function to explode an array into separate values.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- He exploded the idea by showing facts.
- The program explodes text into words.
- She exploded the myth about healthy sugar.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
explode
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈoʊd/
US/ɪksplˈoʊd/
المقاطع والنبر
ex - plode (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plode)
تصريفات الكلمة
Verb
- Base: explode
- 3rd Person Singular: explodes
- Present Participle: exploding
- Past: exploded
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
explodes
verb
exploding
verb
exploded
verb
Core family
Related words
implode
verb
implosion
noun
Advanced or less common
explosiveness
noun
تعبيرات
explode a myth
1/ɪksplˈoʊd ə mˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Prove a belief false
To show that an idea many people believe is not true.
أمثلة
- The scientist exploded the myth that goldfish have a three-second memory.
- This book explodes the myth that you need money to be happy.
explode in popularity
1/ɪksplˈoʊd ˈɪn pˌɑpjəlˈɛɹəti/
fixed phrase
Become popular very quickly
To become liked by many people in a short time.
أمثلة
- The video game exploded in popularity after its release.
- Her blog exploded in popularity thanks to social media.
explode with laughter
1/ɪksplˈoʊd wˈɪθ lˈæftɚ/
fixed phrase
Laugh suddenly and loudly
To start laughing very loud and suddenly because something is funny.
أمثلة
- The audience exploded with laughter at the comedian's joke.
- She looked so funny that we all exploded with laughter.