explosive
gb/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/ us/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
B1
अंग्रेज़ी
~ 5000
अर्थ
0 अर्थ
adjective
B1
property
1
Able to blow up easily
Able to blow up or burst suddenly.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
[something] is explosive
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes confuse 'explosive' with 'exploding', using it for something that has already exploded rather than something that can explode.
समानार्थी शब्द
combustible (Suggests the ability to catch fire but not necessarily explode.)
विलोम शब्द
stable (Not likely to change suddenly or explode.)
शब्द-संयोजन
explosive device
|explosive material
|explosive gas
|highly explosive
विषय
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
- The factory stored highly explosive chemicals.
- This gas is explosive when mixed with air.
- They handled the explosive material with extreme care.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- The bomb was explosive.
- Gasoline is explosive.
- That powder is explosive.
संज्ञा
B1
entity
2
Substance that can blow up
A thing, like a bomb or powder, that can blow up.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
use [an] explosive to [do something]
आम गलती:
Some learners confuse 'explosive' as a noun with 'explosion', which is the event of blowing up.
समानार्थी शब्द
bomb (A specific device containing explosives, not the substance itself.)
विलोम शब्द
inert material (Material that does not react or explode.)
शब्द-संयोजन
plastic explosive
|military explosives
|handle explosives
विषय
science
|safety
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
- The miners used explosives to break through the rock.
- Police found explosives hidden in the vehicle.
- Dynamite is a common type of explosive.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- They used explosives to open the tunnel.
- The police found explosives in the bag.
- Dynamite is an explosive.
adjective
B2
property
3
Likely to react suddenly and strongly
Quick to get angry or show strong feelings suddenly.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
[someone/something] is explosive
आम गलती:
Learners may mix this meaning with the physical sense of 'able to explode', but here it refers to emotions or behavior.
समानार्थी शब्द
volatile (Often used for people or situations that change mood suddenly.)
विलोम शब्द
calm (Not showing sudden strong emotion or reaction.)
शब्द-संयोजन
explosive temper
|explosive situation
|explosive argument
विषय
emotions
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
- He has an explosive temper when provoked.
- The meeting ended in an explosive argument.
- The political situation became explosive after the announcement.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- She has an explosive temper.
- The fight was explosive.
- The room was full of explosive anger.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोश रूप
explosive
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
US/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv/
शब्दांश और ज़ोर
ex - plos - ive (3 शब्दांश)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plos)
शब्द रूप
Adjective
- Base: explosive
Noun
- Base: explosive
- Plural: explosives
शब्द परिवार
Forms
explosives
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
non-explosive
adjective
Advanced or less common
explosiveness
noun
अभिव्यक्तियाँ
explosive device
1/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv dɪvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
Object made to explode and harm
A bomb or similar object made to blow up and cause harm.
उदाहरण
- The army discovered an explosive device near the border.
- Police safely removed the explosive device from the building.
explosive growth
1/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase
Very fast increase or expansion
A very fast and large increase in something.
उदाहरण
- The company experienced explosive growth after launching its new product.
- There has been explosive growth in smartphone use over the past decade.
explosive situation
1/ɪksplˈoʊsɪv sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Situation likely to erupt suddenly
A situation that could quickly turn into a fight or trouble.
उदाहरण
- The negotiations created an explosive situation between the two sides.
- It was an explosive situation, and everyone was tense.